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Article #138: Back Exercises

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One of the causes of back pain is weak looking for the right ball, try to find
muscles in the back and/or in the an adjustable one as the right fit will
abdominal area. Back exercises are a good be more beneficial. It is a good idea to
way to prevent and/or heal back pain but do a variety of stretching exercises, as
if you already suffer from back pain, they work in different combinations to
consult your doctor before attempting any provide extensive stretching of the back
exercise program. The idea is to use an muscles without straining them.
integrated approach to back exercises: do A series of back strengthening exercises
some stretching, some strengthening and should only be attempted after soreness
some aerobic exercises. Warming up at the and irritation has healed. Some useful
beginning and cooling down at the end are exercises include the modified sit-up. In
absolutely necessary, and some relaxation this exercise knees are bent with feet
would help too. The combination of all flat on the floor. The back is kept flat
mentioned here, will help you heal your and not allowed to arch, while the upper
back with exercise. body is lifted and arms extended towards
Stretching exercises are generally the bent knees. Leg lifts and leg raises
important for stiffened muscles. They are also good strengthening exercises. Do
also help in stretching any shortened the exercises slowly and deliberately. Do
muscles to prevent further problems. One each exercise only 5 times and repeat
effective stretching exercise is the them twice a day. This will help prevent
hamstring stretch. Though the hamstrings straining of the back.
are leg muscles, they have an effect on Low impact aerobic exercise is good for
the back too. Another effective set is healing the back. In fact, it should be
the sit-ups. They work the muscles in the part of a healthy life-style. Low impact
abdominal area, thus working indirectly aerobic exercises include walking,
on the back. The exercise tool getting swimming, yoga and low impact workouts.
really popular is the exercise ball. You Make it a point to do these regularly to
can use it while watching TV, using the have a healthy back or to heal a hurt
computer, reading or just relaxing. When one.






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