Lower Back Pain Exercises

by Back Pain Consultant on March 17, 2012

Lower Back Pain Exercises

One the best ways to deal with lower back pain is lower back pain exercises. Lower back pain is very common in adults and is usually caused by muscle strain. Lower back consists of two bone plates. These bone plates can be easily disrupted because lower part of body is weaker than the rest of the body. More on Lower Back Pain Stretches.

Lower Back Pain ExercisesTypes of Lower Back Pain:

  • Lower back pain is divided into two categories:
  • Acute lower back pain.
  • Chronic lower back pain.

Acute Lower Back Pain:

Acute lower back pain lasts for three months and most people treat it with natural remedies easily.

Chronic Lower Back Pain:

Chronic lower back pain lasts longer and is severe. Unlike acute lower back pain it lasts for more than three months. Patients with chronic lower back pain have to go through intensive treatments.

Causes of Lower Back Pain:

There are several causes of lower back pain, most common of which are:

  • Muscle injury
  • Overuse of muscles
  • Overuse of ligament
  • Pressure on nerve root
  • Overuse of joints
  • Pregnancy
  • Weight
  • Medical conditions

Treatments for Lower Back Pain:

Lower back pain can be treated in three ways:

  • Lower back pain surgery
  • Medications
  • Lower back pain exercises

Lower Back Pain Exercises:

The best way to treat lower back pain is to follow lower back pain exercises. There are several exercises that can be followed to get rid of lower back pain. Some of the effective lower back pain exercises are:

  • Back stretch
  • Pelvic tilt
  • The bridge

Back stretch:

Back stretch is an effective lower back pain exercise. You will need to lie on your stomach and use your arms to push your upper body against the floor. You will have to stay in this condition for three to five seconds. After five minutes relax your back for few seconds and then repeat the exercise for 9 times. More on Lower Back Pain Left Side.

Pelvic tilt:

Pelvic tilt is one of the most effective lower back pain exercises. For this you will need to lie on your back with bent knees in a relaxed position. The small of your back will not be touching the floor. You should tighten your abdominal muscles to let the small of your back press flat off the floor. Stay in this position for five seconds and relax your back. You may repeat this exercise ten times. More on Lower Back Pain Right Side.

The bridge:

To follow the bridge, you will need to lie down on floor on your back. You should lie down in such a way that your knees are bent and feet stay on the floor. After putting your whole weight on your heels you will need to lift your hips against the floor. Stay in this position with your body straight for about 10 seconds. After lowering gently relax your back.

Some Useful Tips:

  • Breathe naturally while taking exercise
  • Quit exercising if it hurts
  • Wear comfortable clothes while exercising and do not overdo.

Following the simple lower back pain exercises will definitely let you get rid of lower back pain without medications.

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