UAE, Sept. 7 -- Back pain is one of the most common reasons people miss work or cut activities short, yet most cases trace back to everyday habits rather than serious disease. The good news is that a handful of consistent changes how you move, lift, sit and sleep prevent the large majority of back pain before it starts.

Most back pain develops gradually, from repeated small strains rather than one dramatic injury. Poor lifting habits, long hours sitting, weak supporting muscles and inconsistent sleep all add up over time. The tips below are the same ones physiotherapists give patients every day.

What daily habits protect your back? A few consistent habits do more for your back than any single fix. They work just as well as prevention as...