Lower Back Pain Treatment Exercises

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Published: 2009/10/01 - Updated: 2015/04/19
Topic: Back Pain Information - Publications List

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Synopsis: Discusses exercises for lower back pain treatment with video example demonstrations.

Introduction

Barring a few exceptions, exercises for lower back pain treatment are effective for all types of back pain, be it pain in the lower back, mid back, or pain in the upper back. Exercises also provide treatment for back pain related to genetically or trauma related deformities and subsequent pain.

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Over-the-counter drugs are often the first line of defense in treating back pain, and while they work for some, others with severe or chronic back pain may need to consider muscle relaxers, narcotic painkillers, steroids, and other medications. Each option comes with pros and cons, and should be discussed with your doctor before use.

Causes of Back Pain

Before we understand about the exercises to relieve lower back pain, we should have an understanding of the human spine and possible causes of back pain. Human body depends on the spinal column for structural stability and mobility. It is the spine which provides us the necessary support to bend, twist or move around. The spinal column is made up of 24 vertebrae which are placed one on another from the skull to the pelvis. The spinal column is tightly wrapped by muscles and ligaments. Now any type of injury in these muscles or ligaments can result in pain. You can rectify or reduce such lower back pains by carrying out proper back pain exercises.

Exercises for Lower Back Pain

Backache usually is a result of the spasm of muscles supporting our spine. This occurs due to improper posture, or sudden movements or jerks or repetitive actions. Diseases such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, viral infection, and bladder or kidney infection, gynecological problems in women, tumors and trauma can also cause back pain. Excess body weight, wearing of improper shoes and carrying heavy weights can also result in back pain. The best remedy for backache occurring from these reasons is back pain exercises. This is mainly because exercises to relieve back pain are safe and free from any possible side effects that is a possibility with other treatments for back pain.

However, lower back pain treatment involving exercise may not prove to be effective in cases where the pain is not caused by an improper posture or sudden movements, jerks or is accompanied by bowel or bladder control problems. In such cases, it is advisable that the person suffering from backache consults a physician and gets a proper treatment.

The best way to avoid back ache is to maintain a proper posture and keep your muscles well conditioned by undertaking proper back pain exercises. One should never bend at the waist or stoop to pick up an object. Instead, we should lower our body to the level of the object by bending our knees.

The most common exercise for lower back pain treatment is to stand straight or sit on a comfortable chair that provides adequate support to your back.

You should avoid sitting or standing in a single posture for a long time. Even while sleeping, you should be careful as to the type of mattress being used. Slouching or leaning forward should be avoided at all times. Yoga and mediation go a long way in relieving back pain and are very good exercises.

Prevention, it is said is the best cure for back pain. You can avoid backache by undertaking back pain exercises on a regular basis. These exercises strengthen the muscles in the abdomen and the spinal area and ensure that there is adequate support to the spine. Wall slides, leg raises and leg swings are the best exercises and abdominal strengthening exercises prove to be effective in toning up our back muscles.

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