{"id":1434,"date":"2020-04-02T11:23:41","date_gmt":"2020-04-02T11:23:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/londonmskcentre.co.uk\/?p=1434"},"modified":"2021-03-08T10:02:45","modified_gmt":"2021-03-08T10:02:45","slug":"exercises-for-lower-back-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/londonmskcentre.co.uk\/?p=1434","title":{"rendered":"Exercises for Lower Back Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Stretching\nand strengthening exercises can be a helpful way of resolving back pain. It is\nbest that your exercise regime is targeted to your specific condition, with the\naid of a physiotherapist or the advice of a specialist. However, below is a\ngeneral description of some exercises that often prove helpful when dealing\nwith back pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Partial\nCrunches<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Partial crunches are one of the\nclassic exercises for strengthening your core, which can help build strength in\nyour lower back as well as the related muscles. This makes it a great option\nfor people who may be suffering from spondylosis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hamstring\nstretches<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hamstring stretches are a great\nexercise if you are looking to ease pain in the back leg area. This is a\ncrucial part of your body especially because it contains some muscles that lend\nsupport to your lower spine. You can do this with a fitness band or a towel\nfive times for each leg. Since you are in pain, it is always better to do this\nexercise as gently as you can. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wall sits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wall sits are a great exercise to try\nif you are experiencing pain in the lower back area. You can try them as a way\nof breaking the monotony of sitting on a couch. There are certain things that\nyou should keep in mind so that you can do the exercise properly and avoid\ninjury in the process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always be very careful<\/li><li>Do the exercise as slowly as you can<\/li><li>Do not rush it<\/li><li>Carry out around 8 to 12 times.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bird dog<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bird dog is an exercise routine that\nhas been created specifically to help you ease pain in the lower back area. It\nalso teaches you how to stabilize your lower back when you are moving your\nlimbs. You can do this exercise 8 to 12 times for each leg. Please remember\nthat you need to stay in a definite position for this one. You should never\nlift your legs or arms any longer than what your lower back position would be\nable to maintain.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Knee to\nchest <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is also a great way to get power\nand functionality back in your legs and thus ease the pain in your lower back.\nThere are some directions that you need to follow so that you can do the\nexercise in a safe way. You can do this on each leg for around 4 times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from these exercises you can also try the pelvic tilts. The main aim of such a workout is to make your pelvis area stronger. The pelvis is an important body part because it works in conjunction with your lower back. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stretching and strengthening exercises can be a helpful way of resolving back pain. 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