From my research, it seems as though it depends on what type of back pain you and your husband suffer from. Lower back pain seemed to be the most common, where strength AND stretching exercises are helpful, for your entire "core" muscles (including abdominal and back), which may help relieve lower back pain. The back muscles are also effected by muscles in your neck, hip, leg...probably every muscle you have!...and there are pictures of example exercises to try including abdominal, back, leg, ankles, neck (the list goes on).
Suggestions include:
- Aerobic activity (treadmill or stationary bike)
- Add strength training/weight lifting (talk with a personal trainer first!)
- Pilates or yoga to stretch and strengthen all of your muscles (especially the core abdominal and back muscles), as well as add flexibility to prevent further injury
Here are some websites with exercise suggestions and images:
The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
http://www.aapmr.org/condtreat/pain/hsehold.htm
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons:
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00302
National Institute of Health MEDLINEPlus:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/backexercises/htm/index.htm
Have you & your husband talked with your doctor? It is imperative that you do not start any fitness program (especially if you are already experiencing pain) before speaking with an expert regarding your specific conditions, as you do not want to cause more harm!
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From my research, it seems as though it depends on what type of back pain you and your husband suffer from. Lower back pain seemed to be the most common, where strength AND stretching exercises are helpful, for your entire "core" muscles (including abdominal and back), which may help relieve lower back pain. The back muscles are also effected by muscles in your neck, hip, leg...probably every muscle you have!...and there are pictures of example exercises to try including abdominal, back, leg, ankles, neck (the list goes on).
Suggestions include:
- Aerobic activity (treadmill or stationary bike)
- Add strength training/weight lifting (talk with a personal trainer first!)
- Pilates or yoga to stretch and strengthen all of your muscles (especially the core abdominal and back muscles), as well as add flexibility to prevent further injury
Here are some websites with exercise suggestions and images:
The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
http://www.aapmr.org/condtreat/pain/hsehold.htm
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons:
http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00302
National Institute of Health MEDLINEPlus:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/backexercises/htm/index.htm
Have you & your husband talked with your doctor? It is imperative that you do not start any fitness program (especially if you are already experiencing pain) before speaking with an expert regarding your specific conditions, as you do not want to cause more harm!
December 7, 2008 - 8:38amThis Comment
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