This is a very common question, and probably one of the top internet searches for those dealing with chronic back pain.
The problem is the solutions you find when searching is often counterproductive.
The first step to bending over with low back pain is NOT to remove bending from your routine.
No, you want to keep bending but do it in a way that does not provoke your pain.
This means learning to change the weight distribution, core brace, and technique to build better habits around what is now a painful movement.
Eliminating or refraining from bending will only create more fear around bending, creating more pain.
What I’ll show you I’m today’s video is the best first place to start when it comes to learning how to bend over and lift with low back pain.
Master this strategy for fixing “shovel butt” first and we can move on to the next roadblock!