Low back pain when bending is very common and is usually related to mechanical stress on the spine.
🔎 Possible causes
- muscle strain
- degenerative disc disease
- early disc herniation
- poor posture
⚠️ When to be concerned
- pain radiating down the leg
- numbness
- weakness
- persistence for more than 2 weeks
💊 Treatment
- avoidance of heavy lifting
- gentle mobilization
- physiotherapy
- core strengthening
💡 Conclusion
Pain when bending is often mechanical, but requires evaluation if it persists.