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1 Sports like gymnastics and rowing that require athletes to bend backward a lot can also cause back injuries.  Discs that have degenerated (broken down) over time and degenerative arthritis of the spine bones (vertebrae) are the most common causes of chronic low back pain.
Bending down or forward puts more force on the discs or other structures of the spine, which can aggravate pain. The key to this is keep your muscles as strong as possible so that when you go through different movements, such as bending down or reaching for something, your spine is well supported and stabilized.