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Play The Ball And Cure Low Back Pain |
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There is present an unusual method to treat
low back pain, which uses an exercise ball also called as physio or
swiss ball to prevent low back pain as part of a rehabilitation program.
It is known as exercise ball therapy. This exercise ball helps in
strengthening the core body muscles which stabilize the spine. This
exercise ball introduces an element of instability to which the body
automatically responds enabling to keep balance on the exercise ball.
This exercise makes your back and abdominal muscles strong.
This exercise uses a term called 'proprioception' which is
described as an awareness of where one's hand or foot is, in relation to
the space. The opportunities to evaluate the orientation in space and
develop and train the body's natural awareness are provided by the
instability of the exercise ball. The exercise ball provides spinal
movement which helps in reducing pain by stimulating the body to produce
increased amounts of natural pain inhibitors.
Exercise balls are
available in various sizes so one can opt for an appropriate size,
according to the suitability factor. For proper use, exercise ball must
be practiced under the supervision of a physical therapist or any other
spine specialist.
The various advantages of exercise ball therapy are:
Its an easy and simple way to start your normal life after the back
pain episode.
It helps in improving the muscle strength.
It offers greater flexibility and range of motion to the spine.
It offers enhanced balance and coordination of core muscle groups
which helps in stabilizing the spine.
It tends to maintain a neutral spine position during
exercise.
However, some precautions should be kept in mind while
performing exercise ball therapy. These are:
It should be performed in a controlled manner and speed usually
starting slowly and then building confidence afterwards.
The manufacturer's instructions for care and use should be strictly
followed.
Patients should perform short exercise routines first and then
increase the time accordingly.
Patients with beginning of acute low back pain are not advised to
perform this therapy.
If your pain increases while using the ball then stop the usage of
this therapy.
If these precautions are kept in mind they would help you to reduce or
diminish your pain successfully and without any complication.
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