Do’s & Don'ts of Back Pain

Millions of people suffer from back pain whether it's due to an injury or illness. Exercise is a good way to get rid of back pain. Exercising the back reduces stiffness and improves mobility to keep the ligaments and tendons flexible to prevent injuries. Here are a few Do’s and Don’ts of exercising with back pain.

DO’S

Back stretches which include press ups and back pocket stretches.

Press ups: lie on your stomach and place your hands on the floor as if you were starting a push up. Press just your upper body up, allowing your lower back to sag by keeping your hips close to the ground. Hold for a few seconds.

Back pocket stretches: stand up and place both hands behind you as if putting them in your rear pockets of your jeans, look up and extend (arch) your back.

It is important to support your spine. Do pelvic tilts to help your core muscles.

Pelvic tilts: lie on your back with your knees bent and tighten your stomach muscles until the small of your back is flat against the floor.

Aquatic therapy helps with support and is safe for back pain.

Do pay attention to your posture.

DON'TS

Do not do full sit ups or crunches because this will put too much pressure on the back.

Do not over do it because that can lead to injuries and make the pain worse.

Do not run or jog. High impact exercises may increase stress to the back and cause joint injuries.

Do not perform certain exercises such as toe touches, leg lifts or lifting weights. These exercises may lead to more back pain.

If you or a loved one is suffering from back pain and want to learn more about how to get rid of the pain, call our office today!

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Written by:

Dr. Vinod Somareddy, PT, DPT

President

Reddy Care Physical Therapy

Reddy Care Occupational Therapy

Reddy Care Aquatic Therapy

Author

Reddy Care Physical and Occupational Therapy

Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Farmingdale and Great Neck, New York. The combination of innovative exercise programs, manual therapy, and technology together with the expertise of every member of the team enables Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy to provide services that ensure superior clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction.

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