Posted on: June 11, 2015
Here’s a question that I’m often asked: “I sit for long periods of time. I know I should exercise to strengthen my lower back, but I don’t have time in my day for a special exercise program. What should I do?”
The documented rise in back pain incidence has been linked to the sedentary lifestyle that many of us lead and as a chiropractor I always try to motivate my patients to exercise.
Our bodies strengthen with activity. It is easy to see that if the muscles of the back become stronger there is less opportunity for injury. If you have been sitting for long periods of time on a regular basis, your muscles have already lost a significant amount of strength.
The good news is that strengthening the small muscles which are responsible for back stability can make a big difference in reducing the likelihood of injury. So if you can’t get around to strengthening those big muscles with regular exercise, at least keep the small muscles of the back moving. Increasing movement throughout the day can improve lower back stability and reduce the likelihood of injury.
Here are some ideas to start.
Don’t push through any pain without getting some professional advice or you could make a minor problem much worse.
I encourage you to improvise. If you have any questions ask me on your next office visit.
Remember: “More Movement, More Often.”
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Posted in: Back pain, Health & Well Being
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