Why your back is stronger than you think

If you live with back pain, everyday movements can start to feel strangely dangerous.

Bending to tie your shoes. Picking up a shopping bag. Reaching into the back seat of your car. Lifting something from the floor.

You may find yourself moving carefully, bracing your stomach, keeping your spine rigid or waiting for a familiar twinge. After enough painful experiences, your brain can begin treating ordinary movement as a warning signal.