Exercises for a Strong Back and Less Back pain

                                                                                         

Where back pain is concerned, proper exercise is not only the best treatment but also the best preventative measure.

Naturally you have to make sure your back pain is not from some real physical problem so before starting any kind of treatment or exercise get a thorough checkup and x-rays.

Proper exercise includes instruction on proper, safe technique to execute exercises, change the way you perform lifting and carrying tasks, and the use of good posture.

Simple slow exercises that build up the abdominal muscles, stretch the hamstrings and improve flexibility are best.

If your back pain is so much that most exercises are out of the question, you could start by simply walking or swimming for 20-30 minutes a few times a week.

Stomach exercises are perhaps the most important. Strong abdominals help support the spine and flatten the curve in the lower back, taking the strain off the back muscles, ligaments and disks.

Try these three stomach exercises for a strong back:

Exercise 1 Tuck Crunches


Exercise 2 Bent Knee Crunches


Exercise 3 Bent Knee Leg Raises


For back strengthening try these two exercises:

Exercise 1 Floor pushups


Exercise 2 Back extensions


Remember to avoid back pain from sitting for long periods of time, especially on soft chairs or couches. They put twice as much pressure on the intervertebrae disks as standing up or lying down.

A consistent program of abdomen and back strengthening exercises in conjunction with good posture and movement habits will lessen the likelihood of future back pain. As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

About the author:
Alwyn Beikoff (www.BodyMindUnlimited.com) is an educator and personal performance coach who helps people the world over to change the way they think and create the body and life they desire.

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