Do you Suffer From Lower Back Pain ?

In the United states, low back pain is the 5th most common reason people visit a doctor.  Studies show more than 85% of these visits are for nonspecific low back pain, ranging from: 

• muscle spasms
• muscle strains
• nerve injuries
• degenerative changes

Our bodies function at their best when muscles work in sync with one another. Low back pain can interfere with your daily activities which is never fun. Research has shown that stretching and strengthening exercises can be beneficial in treating low back pain. Living a healthy lifestyle is the best way to prevent low back pain. Minimizing weight gain, building strength, will help minimize low back pain as you age. Here are a couple stretches we show patients to do:

Prayer Stretch 

•Kneel and reach both hands forward on ground while you sit back towards your heels. 

•Let your head relax between arms.  Hold 20 seconds. 

•Do 2 times with arms straight forward, 2 times with hands to left, and 2 times with hands to right.

CAT CAMEL

•On your hands and knees, with hands under shoulders and knees under your hips.

•Arch your back up while letting your head drop down. Hold 2 seconds.

•Then let your belly fall towards ground while raising your head up. Hold 2 seconds.

•Repeat 10 times.