In this position the discs, ligaments, muscles and joints that allow and control movement of the spine are held in a neutral position, whereby they are not under any strain and so unlikely to be over strained or tear. I Only Bent Over To Pick Up A Small Box And My Back ‘Went’!! Forward bending – the BIG bugbear for us all….why? We have what is termed a lumbar lordosis – which means that the lowest part of our back curves gently inwards – see picture below.
