What are the Best Back Strengthening Exercises?
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Why am I Strengthening My Back with Exercises?
The quick answer is active forms of back exercises are necessary to rehabilitate the spine and help alleviate back pain. Weak ligaments and muscles are unable to hold the spine in good alignment, causing pain or mild cramping. Back strengthening exercises are very important back pain remedies because they keep back muscles strong. So, if you have a pulled back muscle, it is important to seek out the advise of a therapist or doctor to show you what exercises you should do.
Best Back Strengthening Exercises
Why Stretch for Back Pain?
An upper and lower back muscle stretch is important because soft tissue restriction in the back can increase stress and restriction in the spin which can increase neck or back pain. When stretching, wear loose clothing to allow for easy movement and move into each position slowly to prevent pain. Sometimes, back muscles when injured can go into spasms. Stretching and the use of modalities such as ice and reduce spasms in the back muscles.
McKenzie Back Exercises
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are specific exercise movements whose functions use spinal positioning to treat Herniated or “bulging” discs. Core-strengthening exercises are also important to maintaining a strong b
- Double Knee to Chest
Double Knee to Chest Exercise
- Lower Trunk Rotation
Lower Trunk Rotation Exercise
- Supine Marches
Supine March Exercise
- Bridge
Bridge Exercise
- Prone Opposite Arm/Leg Lift
Prone Opposite Arm and Leg Lift
- Quadruped Opposite Arm/Leg Lift
Quadruped Opposite Arm and Leg Lift
- Modified Plank
Modified Plank Exercise
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If you are still experiencing pain, JOI offers a Spine Center where our therapists provide the expertise for the treatment that you need. If you need physical therapy from one of our 12 JOI Rehab Centers, please call 904-858-7045. If you have lower back and hip pain, give us a call at 904-JOI-2000.
By Ehren Allen PT PT, Manual Therapist