Relieve Back Pain with Exercise

Is you experiencing back pain? According to research approximately 80% or all Americans will experience back pain to some extend during their live.

The treatment of lower back pain has traditionally been to increase core strength and to increase flexibility of the muscles, which are tight. Exercise will increase the stabilization of he spine and correct the imbalances of he muscles. These muscles, which are located around the spine, will provide stability and support of the spinal column.

The muscles between the hips and shoulders are included as well. All these muscles are referred to as the "core" muscles. When you experience back pain, this can be as a result of muscle imbalances, which are caused by any of the core muscles. An example would be, if the backs of your thighs were weaker than the front of your thighs, this would cause an uneven pull on the front part of your spinal column.


Rather than doing just customary crunches and sit-ups, integrate some core strength training exercises into you workout program. One way to do this is to learn to breath successfully. When you learn to breath deeply, your diaphragm muscles will strengthen and will help to support the spinal column as well as lengthen the spine. This is good for lower back support when you are walking or running.

Other exercises, which will help you strengthen the core muscles, are the tummy tuck and the bridge lift. When you do the tummy tuck, the tilting of the pelvic draws the abdominal muscles away from the floor. To do a tummy tuck, lie face down on the floor and squeeze your glutes to strengthen your spine. Perform 15 repetitions of this exercise.

When you are doing the bridge, place your feet on a bench or on the floor and scoop up your pelvis in an upward motion. Your rib cage should stay low to reduce irritation to your spinal muscles. The bridge will aid in the relief of stress on your back muscles while focusing on the muscle contractions on the glutes and hamstrings.

There are other exercises for lower back pain such as the lumbar side stretch, hip flexor, as well as calf stretches. All of these exercises can help to alleviate the pull on your spinal column.