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Back Pain Myths Slideshow背痛认识误区 The Truth About Back Pain It might be a sharp stab. It might be a dull ache. Sooner or later, eight out of 10 of us will have back pain. Back pain is common -- and so are back pain myths. See if you can tell the myths from the facts. Myth: Always sit up straight to prevent back pain. Myth: Always sit up straight to prevent back pain. Okay, slouching is bad for your back. But sitting up too straight too still for too long can be a strain on the back. If you sit a lot, try this a few times a day: Lean back in your chair with your feet on the floor and a slight curve in your back. Even better: Try standing for part of the day, while on the phone or while reading work materials. Myth: Lifting heavy objects hurts your back. Myth: Lifting heavy objects hurts your back. Its not necessarily how much you lift, its how you lift. Of course you shouldnt lift anything that might be too heavy for you. When you lift, squat close to the object with your back straight and head up. Stand, using your legs to lift the load. Do not twist or bend your body while lifting. It can really hurt your back to twist while bending and lifting with your feet on the floor -- as you might do when reaching down from a chair to lift a dropped pencil. Myth: Stay in bed until back pain goes away. Myth: Stay in bed until back pain goes away. Yes, resting can help an acute injury or strain that causes back pain. But its a myth that you should stay in bed. A day or two in bed can make your back pain worse. Myth: Back pain is always caused by an injury. Myth: Back pain is always caused by an injury. Disc degeneration, injuries, diseases, infections, and even inherited conditions can cause back pain. Myth: Skinny people dont get back pain. Myth: Skinny people dont get back pain. Anyone can get back pain. In fact, people who are too thin, such as those suffering from anorexia, an eating disorder, may suffer bone loss resulting in fractured or crushed verte