text: Pre-existing injuries: Previous injuries to the back or other areas of the body (e.g. knee, shoulder, etc.), may predispose to back pain. Especially if the injuries have not been rehabilitated or managed properly, this could lead to general weakness and additional stress through the back.
  Back conditions: In more infrequent instances, back pain can be caused by specific conditions such as spondylolisthesis and canal stenosis. However, this is only consistent for around 5-10% of cases.
  Poor posture: Certain postures adopted by your body can increase stress through the upper to lower back from standing. This can include individual characteristics such as a large curvature of the low back (hyperlordosis) and poor foot posture.
  External factors: Other factors outside of the intrinsic characteristics of the body can influence back pain. Specific examples including poor ergonomics at work, inadequate footwear, and even sudden changes in your daily routine (e.g. increased time standing at work) can create additional strain through the back. Even psychosocial factors such as stress, anxiety, and lack of social support can heighten the body’s susceptibility to pain and aches.
  As mentioned in the previous question, there can be many reasons why standing can cause issues in the back. Given the fact that your body is unique to everyone else, there is no specific answer to this question. If you are experiencing pain whilst standing, it would be advised to seek a physical therapist to help find a solution.
  However, for most readers, standing is NOT “bad” for you back. As bipedal mammals, we were created to stand, walk and move. An important point I reiterate to my patients is that around 90% of cases of back pain are classified as “non-specific”. This means that the issues in your back are not due to any structural “abnormalities” or “damage” in the back. In fact, there are many additional benefits to standing such as increased productivity and calories burnt throughout the day.