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Nurses are at a high risk of developing low back pain (LBP) due to the physical demands of their job. LBP is a common problem in the general population, but it is even more prevalent among nurses. A study published in the journal Pain found that the lifetime prevalence of LBP among nurses is 90%, and the recurrence rate is over 70%.Causes of LBP in Nurses:Repetitive movements: Nurses often perform repetitive movements, such as lifting and transferring patients, bending over to reach patients …