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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.
Stretch well. The first and most important thing you should do before attempting to do a back bend is to stretch. If you rush into your backbend without stretching, you can injure your back, wrists, or ankles. Having the patience to do just about 15 minutes of stretching will help you do a back bend the right way.