Lower Back Pain Exercises And Their Benefits
Lower back pain exercises are very important for
the treatment of back pain and the strengthening
of the back muscles. These exercises should be
recommended by one's orthopedic surgeon or the
physiotherapist and need to be carried out regularly
in the correct manner, in order to derive maximum
benefit.Doctors recommend different exercises
in accordance to the condition of a patient.
The
exercises recommended in the initial and final
stages of the treatment also vary. Walking, swimming,
biking and aerobic exercises are commonly recommended
lower back pain exercises.In the initial stages
of the treatment, doctors recommend exercises
involving upward and downward movements of ankles.
Exercises, such as the abdominal contraction,
wall squats, heel raises and straight leg raises,
involve tightening of the abdominal muscles while
moving the knees or heels.
In the intermediate treatment program, one can
perform back pain exercises, such as the single
knee to chest stretch, the hamstring stretch and
the lumbar stabilization exercise with the Swiss
ball. It is important to ensure that the abdominal
muscles remain contracted during each exercise.
For this, one needs to lie on his/her back with
knees bent and hands resting below ribs.The advanced
lower back pain exercises program involves exercises
such as the Hip Flexor Stretch, the Piriformis
stretch and the lumbar stabilization exercises
with the Swiss ball.
Some exercises strain the
lower back and should be avoided. These include
the hip twists, the hurdlers stretch, sit-ups
with straight legs and any kind of stretching
exercise that requires quick and bouncy movements.
Physical activities, such as swimming and walking,
are very good for the strengthening of the back.
One must seek proper guidance before taking up
any exercise for the treatment of back-related
problems.Saurabh Jain is the Executive Editor
of Online Back Pain Resource.
He has developed this site to provide valuable
information to people suffering from back pain.
This site enumerates different causes and factors
related to back pain. The site is a free online
resource for back pain and its remedies. The visitors
can also find valuable information and reviews
about the different equipments and therapies for
back pain relief.
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