Lower Back Pain Exercises
Lower back pain exercises are simple and can be done without the use of special equipment and in the comfort of your own home.
One of the worst things you can do is to avoid trying gentle activity out of the fear of pain. Avoiding activity after lower back pain is a natural reaction, but you should make a conscious effort to remain active, then gradually increase your activity level. Inactivity can impair flexibility as well as lead to loss of strength and endurance, and eventually more pain.
Many adults suffer from lower back pain, which is often a result of overuse and muscle strain or injury. It is important to seek treatment that will keep you active as inactivity can be more harmful than good. Most low back pain will improve if you remain active, and avoid positions and activities that might cause or increase your pain. You should ice the painful area, and take an over the counter pain reliever when you need it.
After the acute pain passes, you should start with some gentle strengthening exercises for your back, legs and stomach, and perhaps try some gentle stretching. Exercise will likely not only decrease your lower back pain, but should also lead to a faster recover, prevent reinjury to your back, and reduce the risk of persistent back pain.
In addition to, or in lieu of lower back pain exercises and pain relievers, you might consider an inexpensive homeopathic treatment such as pain patches. For more information on pain patches, visit the LifeWave website and click the silver IceWave box on the bottom of the page.