Lower back strengthening exercises for relieving back pain

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Lower Back Strengthening Exercises for Relieving Back Pain

There are millions of people the world over who suffer with back pain and try various treatment remedies. The back pain could occur occasionally or


it may be a chronic problem. If the lower back pain is caused due to stress or strain then you may find some relief with ample rest. However, if it is a chronic problem then this should not be neglected for a prolonged period of time. Chronic lower back pain can be crippling and it can affect the quality of life. Sometimes, there are painkillers that are prescribed in severe cases. While these medicines offer temporary relief, this does not offer a permanent solution. In fact, once the effect of the medicine wears off the backache will resume. Luckily, there are a number of lower back strengthening exercises for relieving back pain that are extremely effective. Hence, it is imperative that you find a permanent solution to fix that bad back. First up, you must get to the bottom of what is causing the back pain. Most often, a lower back pain could be due to excessive weight in the abdominal area. Having a huge beer belly or a huge paunch can lay a lot of stress on the back and thereby cause backaches. Hence, any form of exercise to reduce the paunch must be done under expert guidance otherwise; it will worsen the back pain. Stretches and yoga are very useful in maintaining a good posture. Bad postures can also be a major cause of back pain. Yoga has been practiced for centuries in most parts of Asia and has gained acceptance worldwide. Yoga is now part of alternative medicine and offers holistic healing as it targets many key areas and bodily functions. It helps improve the quality of life and alleviates the pain symptoms. This is an effective treatment for lower back pain. The yoga exercises are generally performed under the expert guidance of a yoga guru or a yoga teacher. Once you are comfortable with the exercises, you can safely practice them at home. Improper use of the back muscles can lead to Lower Left Back Pain. If you sit on a chair for longer periods, say in front of the computer, poor posturing, where the left side of the back is under constant strain, can lead to Lower Back Pain. Lower Left Back Pain is part of the larger lower back pain condition, which affects people mostly. The reason why back pain is quite common is due to our sedentary life style.


An office job in the pre-computer era was not as strenuous for the back as it is now. In those days, people would keep shifting weight and position in their chairs to allow rest to the back. Now with computer monitors fixed in a particular position, there is little scope for adjusting your position and weight in your office chair. Sitting in one particular position for hours can put the lower back under a lot of strain. The back cannot take this constant strain on everyday basis. This initially leads to lower back stiffness and gradually the back starts getting painful. The lower back cushions the weight of the upper body, and it acts as a shock absorber to reduce the impact of walking and running. Joggers, who jog on cemented tracks or on roads, expose their backs to greater risk of injury because of higher intensity of shock. Lower Left Back Pain can start with injury to the left leg, hip or back. The muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, nerves, discs and bones are under constant strain when we are mobile. Our turning, twisting and bending movements also put the lower back under strain. Regular stretching of the back and lower back strengthening exercises will keep your back supple and strong. Here are 3 simple lower back strengthening exercises you can do at the comfort of your home. Exercise 1 — Knee Bends: Do some gentle, relaxed knee bends. If you have knee or back issues it is best to do them with the assistance of a chair, table or desk. Stand in a relaxed shoulder-width position and place your hands on the support. Tighten your stomach muscles and exhale while bending your knees and going down as far as you can without falling or straining your knees. Inhale while standing up. Do 10 of these, and then move onto the next exercise. You can watch a Video Here on how to do knee bends Exercise 2 — Waist Twists: With your hands relaxed at your sides and with feet a shoulder-width apart, simply start swinging your arms right then left, patting both hands on your lower back as they reach around. This will massage the kidneys.


Be sure not to swing or pat too hard, just in a relaxed easy motion! Breathe naturally and relax. Simply do a count of 10, and then relax. You can watch a Video Here on how to do waist twists Exercise 3 — Hip Rolls: Stand back away from your support and stand with legs at shoulder-width apart. Tighten your abdominal muscles and put your hands on your hips. Imagine you have a hula hoop, or are doing the hula, and rotate your hips clockwise 5 times, then rotate them counter-clockwise 5 times. Be sure to relax and smile and breathe naturally with this exercise. You can watch a Video Here on how to do hip rolls The above lower back strengthening exercises can help in pain relief and relieve painful spasms and prevent the recurrence of lower back pain. If you are suffering with lower back pain symptoms, there are a few precautions that you must take. Avoid lifting weights or heavy objects. Never bend down while standing to pick up something or lift something. Instead, bend down on your knees and go to the ground level to pick up things. Maintain a correct posture while standing, sitting, working, reading, etc. Keep the back straight at all times. Apply hot water fomentation to relieve spasms and massage the area with medicated herbal pain relieving balms. Follow these simple tips along with the prescribed lower back strengthening exercises will help you to get rid of backache which is a simple yet permanent cure for your back pain. By Jesse Cannone - Creator of the International Best-Selling Back Pain Treatment Program "Lose the Back Pain System" and BestSelling Book "The 7 Day Back Pain Cure" Unlike most treatments which only deliver temporary relief, if any at all, muscle balance therapy delivers lasting relief to 8 out of 10 people who use it because it addresses the underlying cause of the pain, not just the symptoms. If you are suffering from any type of back pain, neck pain or sciatica, I urge you to learn more about this breakthrough new treatment. Click here to learn more


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