India, Oct. 12 -- Lower back pain is tied to posture-related problems, especially when you spend long hours sitting at a desk. But if you are also struggling with constipation, could the two be connected? After all, you are straining for long time in washroom when constipated. But a gastroenterologist unveiled a layered reasoning for this doubt.ALSO READ: Acidity and bloating keep coming back? Surgeon shares good gut health habits and 6 signs to see a doctor

Dr Santhosh Rajendran, junior consultant in gastroenterology at SIMS Hospital, Chennai, revealed that constipation may indirectly contribute to lower back pain in some cases. However, experiencing both symptoms does not necessarily mean one is causing the other.

While the doctor cla...