A to Z of Therapies
Exercise
May 1st, 2009
Exercise is an important component in both preventing and overcomingback and joint problems. Our natural reaction to back pain can beto avoid any activity that aggravates it, but unfortunately this maydo more harm than good. Today, researchers and health professionalstells us that when back pain strikes, we need to move it, or loseit!
The following are often suggested and maybe helpful.
- Stretching and strengthening exercises
- Postural exercises
- Different techniques including Pilates and Yoga
- Low impact exercise, such as swimming and cycling
- Watergymnastics and aerobics
In can be the case where many back pain sufferers lack adequate levelsof flexibility, strength and control of the muscles, joints and ligamentssurrounding the spine, but fortunately undertaking exercise will improvethese weaknesses.
We need to exercise patience as recovery is not always quick and weshould avoid activities that could aggravate the problem, such aslifting heavy weights, high impact exercise, sitting and standingfor long periods of time and participating in sports that involverough contact, twisting and sudden impact. To ensure you get backon track, you may wish to consult your physician, physical therapistor health club.
A to Z of Therapies
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