How Exercise can Prevent Back Pain

Back pain exercises are crucial in the recovery of many types of back pain. They assist in strengthening the muscles surrounding the injury, and increase flexibility.

Poor posture is a big cause of back pain also, sitting up straight rather than slouching in our chairs with shoulders back seems to be a thing of the past.

Back pain exercises need to be done correctly.  Our arms, legs and backside muscles are all attached to our back muscles, so if we can exercise and strengthen our back muscles surely we will improve our overall general health.

Regular Gentle walking is one of the best ways to reduce back pain. Running can jar your back, knee and hip joints, so if you suffer from pain in your back, then running and jogging are not good back pain exercises.

Yoga and Pilates are great strengthening exercises. They are focused on strength, flexibility and control. The exercises are designed in such a way that they incorporate a large range of muscle groups and restore balance in the body.  You can expect relief from back pain, improved circulation and flexibility, improved lung capacity, it will also reduce stress and you will tone and shape up, you may even lose some weight.

At Sutherland Chiropractic we typically prescribe some exercises and stretches as part of your treatment, so you can take control of your health

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