How to Reduce Lower Back Pain in Five Minutes a Day

There are many types of lower back pain that are caused by a variety of physical conditions. Regardless of the cause persistent lower back pain often reduces your productivity and quality of life thus it is important to investigate ways of eliminating or reducing the problem. One common condition is spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis is where a nerve emanating from the spinal column in the lower back is compressed or irritated by a decreasing space in the spinal column. This leads to lower back pain and often pain in the lower extremities. For conditions like this, an exercise program is often prescribed to strengthen the stomach and back muscles thus supporting the spinal column better and alleviating the pressure. In some cases the swelling of the irritated nerve may reduce leading to a permanent reduction in back pain. An exercise program is far preferable to surgery and should be considered as an option.

The problem with many exercise programs is that they either require too much time or are very strenuous thus leading people to abandon them before the benefits can be realized. Often you may start an exercise program with good intentions but when you don't see results quickly you get discouraged and abandon the effort. The exercise routine described here is easily accomplished in 5 minutes a day at a very low activity level. When done every day over a period of time the stomach and back muscles are gradually developed and your back pain may subside. This is not a 'quick fix' program and the results may be so subtle that you are not aware that your pain is gradually subsiding. You should be skeptical of exercise or other alternative methods that promise instant results.

As with any exercise program when there is a physical ailment present, it is imperative that you get the prior approval of a physician knowledgeable about your personal health history and situation. Note that these exercises are meant to be done slowly. If you experience undue pain while doing this exercise regimen, stop immediately.