Get Rid Of Backache With Lower Back Pain Exercises

Whenever you suffer from low back pain it can feel as if you’re carrying around a beast that won’t let go.  The simple actions of bending over, turning, sitting and walking around can feel so uncomfortable and as a consequence, it's ever so tempting to not do any of the things that cause you pain. Unfortunately that’s the worst thing you can do.  The less you do the more it’s going to hurt.  Think of it this way.  If you are doing nothing to make the pain better, how on earth can you expect an improvement? In other words, if you don’t do lower back pain exercises, how would you expect the strength to return into the muscles?

Lower back pain is the result of both emotional and physical factors.  They are deeply connected and inseparable.  Exercises for lower back pain don’t just deal with muscles.  The exercises also confront your psychological conditioning brought about by hearing that back pain can be entirely cured with bed rest.  Exercise can help you adjust your attitude, get feeling of well being and strengthen your back.

Of course, some lower back pain will need surgical intervention if the result of degenerative disease for example.  But even in that situation, exercise serves a similar purpose.  It can lessen the degree of pain you are suffering while waiting for surgery by strengthening the muscles.  Getting your lower back muscles into good shape will also help you recover faster from the surgery.  Some exercise is really beneficial for you regardless of whether you have back pain or not.

Exercises for lower back pain consist of a selection of exercises that include even aerobic conditioning.  The lower back muscles and bones are just a subset of your overall muscular skeletal structure.  It is true to say, that however you help your low back muscles will be beneficial to your whole body, and this works the opposite way as well.  The better shape your body overall, the better for your lower back.  If you are unfit or overweight, both of these can make low back ache much worse.

Below is a selection of a few lower back pain exercises.  You can do these exercises at home, but if a doctor is overseeing your treatment it’s important to show the physician the plan.  The main aim is to do them on a regular basis.  You can’t do them for a few days and then quit and expect to see results.  It may be uncomfortable at first, but if you stick with the exercises you’ll be bowled over how the pain begins to let go. 

• Abdominal contractions
• Wall slides or squats
• Straight leg raises
• Alternating knee to chest
• Treadmill
• Stationary bike
• Balance ball arm and leg raises (lie on stomach)

There are others you can do too.  You should start with 3 ten minute sessions a day and as your muscles strengthen add further time. Following simple exercises like these will strengthen your back.