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Simple And Easy To Follow Exercises For Lower Back Pain

By: Lewis Phillips Home | Health-and-Fitness


There are several exercises for lower back pain which are simple and can easily be done at home. These exercises can be performed even without a therapist to assist you with the execution. They are effective in relieving lower back pain and in correcting posture through strengthening of those weak muscle groups.

The Pelvic Tilt will help in strengthening the abdominal muscles and is definitely one of the best exercises for lower back pain. This exercise is performed by lying flat on your back while your knees are flexed. Your upper back should remain against the floor, with both your feet firm on the floor.

While in this position, the lower back should be pressed slowly against the floor. You should feel the abs tightening. This position should be held for 10 to 15 seconds. Now, repeat the process from 7 to 10 times.

The Curl Up is also one of the effective exercises for lower back pain. This exercise is also done while on your back. First, perform the pelvic tilt and hold this position. This is the starting position for the curl up.

Now, tuck your chin and in a curled up posture, slowly raise your shoulders up off the floor. Your feet should remain against the floor. Hold for 10 to 15 seconds and repeat this movement 7 to 10 times. Slowly move back to your starting position. The abs should be tucked in the entire time.

Another exercise is the Curl Up with Rotation. This exercise consists of a curl up followed by twisting the body towards one side and holding the position for 10 to 15 seconds. Then, slowly roll back down on the floor and do the curl up again this time twisting towards the other side.

This position should be held for another 10 to 15 seconds and then return to the floor. Repeat at least 7 times. Don't forget to continue the pelvic tilt throughout the exercise.

Consisting of a pelvic tilt, completed with an abdominal contraction is our last exercise for lower back pain, the lower back stretch exercise. Start by performing and maintaining the pelvic tilt.

Wrap your arms under your knees and pull the knees towards your chest using your abdominals. Do not touch the floor with your head. Maintain the position for 30 seconds. The lower back should experience a small amount of tension. Repeat at least 3 times.

These exercises for lower back pain should help you to experience pain relief and could result in better posture. They have also proven to be effective at strengthening not only the lower back muscles, but also the abdominals as well.



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