5 Surprising Causes of Back Pain

iPad Overload

‘The Facebook Lean’ (the hunched possie you use when reading the tiny screen) causes stiffness. Solution Take three-minute stretch breaks.

Crunch Time

Doing crunches incorrectly can contribute to your pain. Solution Make sure your lower back stays pressed to the floor.

Stomach Snoozing

If you sleep on your belly or use a hard mattress, it could explain the strain you feel upon waking. Solution Switch to sleeping on your side.

Biking Blues

If your bike’s handlebars are set too low, your back will soon let you know. Solution Move the handlebars higher, the saddle lower or both.

Over Drive

Slumping over the steering wheel can tighten your muscles. Solution Sit at a 90-degree angle, so you don’t have to stretch.