The attrition of professional nurses is a sad reality. Work-related musculoskeletal\nlower back pain (WRMLBP) among nurses has been cited as a factor\nof increased sick leave and poor health. Occupational predisposing factors\nof lower back pain are strenuous physical stresses of nursing, obesity and\npoor physical conditioning. Regular stretching and strengthening exercises\ndissipate lower back pain. This commentaryâ??s objectives are to explain the\nassociation between obesity and lower back pain and the exercise mechanism\nthat dissipates this pain, thereby concluding that nurses should consider\nregular exercise as a therapeutic option.
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