If I build up my lower back muscles, will I have less back pain?

Question

I'm only 30 but after a long day of being at the office, working with a laptop, etc. or just bending over slightly while doing big cooking projects in the kitchen at home (in my small a$$ kitchen that I hate - I have an apt), I sometimes have lower back pain. I am starting to work out more and was introduced to machines that work your lower back. Will I get less back pain from the activities above or will it still be the same? Thanks!!!

Answer 1

You also have to make sure that you build up your abdomen muscles as well.

The following is from Wikipedia:
Underlying causes

Muscle strains (pulled muscles) are by far the most common cause of low back pain, and pain from such an injury will usually subside within two to six weeks.

When low back pain lasts more than three months, or if there is more leg pain than back pain, a more specific diagnosis can usually be made. There are several common causes of low back pain and leg pain: for adults under age 50, these include disc prolapse or herniation (slipped disc) and degenerative disc disease; in adults over age 50, common causes also include osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) and spinal stenosis. Non-anatomical factors can also contribute to back pain, such as stress or depression.
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Treatment

The management goals when treating back pain are to achieve maximal reduction in pain intensity as rapidly as possible; to restore function; to help the patient cope with residual pain; to assess for side effects of therapy; and to facilitate the patient's passage through the legal and socioeconomic impediments to recovery.

Not all treatments work for all conditions or for all individuals with the same condition, and many find that they need to try several treatment options to determine what works best for them. Only a minority (most estimates are 1% - 10%) require surgery.

Generally, some form of consistent stretching and exercise is believed to be an essential component of most back treatment programs. Bed rest is rarely recommended, and when necessary is usually limited to one or two days. In addition, most people will benefit from assessing any ergonomic or postural factors that may contribute to their back pain, such as improper lifting technique, poor posture, or poor support from their bed or office chair, etc.

Answer 2

drop the $20 on a book about core strength ( mens health works to). i nearly ruptured 2 discs in my back and couldnt stand up staight till i went to a physical therapist. all i did was ab/lower back exercises ( your core). throw in some cardio when u can nothing fancy. and get up while your at work to stretch and keep your blood flowing. and bend at the knees/dont slouch--that crap really does work. try a lumbar support pillow too about $15. goes just above your tailbone while your sitting for long periods. if u dont fix i know it only gets worse.

Answer 3

lots of walking can help with the lower back pain. yes building up the tummy muscles actually help yr lower back. this article has some great ab work outs that you can do

Answer 4

As long as you don't have some other condition that has not been diagnoses it should help a lot! I was diagnosed with traumatic impact arthritis at 35 and excising does very little for the pain.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

i would not work out in a gym as a first resort to get rid of your back pain insted i would recomend Mattfurey.com Combat Conditioning it will definetly help your back pain.

Answer 7

Double or triple your protein (sorry I know you did say don't say diet but it is important)...try and use protien shakes, eat lots of protein rich food such as chicken, pork, dry fruit etc; drink lots of milk with horlicks; drink lots of water (water is good for muscle development);

Answer 8

I talked to a personal trainer about the same thing... He told me that you actually need to strengthen your abs, they balance out your back. The reason they hurt is they are compensating for your abs...

Answer 9

if you work it to hard it will hurt it worse!!!

Answer 10

It should help.