Exercises For Lower Back Pain

It was very shocking to find out that almost 10 million people of America suffer from some kind of lower back pain. The diagnosis carried out by the medical officers indicate that the improper lifestyle is the most propelling factor for this disease or spinal disorder. Carelessness or negligence can lead to more worse situations. The only solution to escape the blades of a surgeon is exercise. If the condition is left untreated, at the severe stage nothing can relieve the pain but surgery.

For general pain, you can follow the listed below exercises for lower back pain, but if the reason is something like herniated disc or rupture, you need the advice and assistance of a physiotherapist to conduct the exercises. The physiotherapy sessions are medically proved exercise postures that relieve the stressed nerves and decompress the vertebra joints. Even if one undergoes surgery, after that too he or she has to continue with the certain exercises forever.

The exercises for lower back pain also benefits many other aspects like increasing cardiac life, muscle tension and strengthening the bones. Here are some exercises;

a. Lie on floor with your back and remain in a relaxed position. Slowly raise one of your legs upward and try to keep it as straight as possible. Count up to fifteen, and slowly bring down the leg. Do the same with the other leg. Repeat this exercise five times.

b. Sit on a chair with your legs straight. Catch hold of the arms of the chair and slowly raise one of your legs straight in upward direction till you can bear. Keep in that position for 10 seconds and then move on for the other. Repeat the exercise for three times.

There are other exercises for lower back pain too. Consult your doctor or a fitness trainer for learning different postures.