I have a weak back from carrying a cello around a lot. I haven't carried it much recently, but my back seems to have gone again, three days before I'm due to start at music college. I have had Alexander Technique lessons in the past, and will take them on again at college. Please don't tell me to see a doctor, as I fully intend to visit one when I move cities in a few days. But I don;t want to turn up with my back as bad as it is - so does anybody know of any exercises/sites that give exercises to alleviate it a bit?
2006-09-13 04:26:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
This works for me...
Stand with your back against the wall. Slide down a little, and move your feet so that your back is against the wall and your knees are bent at about a 45 degree angle. Tilt your pelvis upward so that you are pressing the small of your back against the wall. Hold this position for about 5 seconds. Repeat 10 times.
I do this two or three times a day and it helps a lot. It increases strength in the muscles supporting your back and core so that your back/spine doesn't have to do all the work. And surprisingly, sometimes it offers instant relief too.
Good luck to you.
2006-09-13 06:33:41 · answer #1 · answered by LisaT 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try a back support brace. You can get them at any of the Marts in the world. This will help support your back while you're carrying the cello. Or you can go to a gym and get a weight lifters belt, but those are usually leather and cost a bunch.
To help relieve the pain lay on the floor with your feet, from the knees down, resting on the sofa. This will put your whole back on the floor and ease it a bit.
If you're going to the doctor you don't need me to tell you to do that, but ask him he can suggest anything.
2006-09-13 04:38:36 · answer #2 · answered by Lucianna 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I injured my back in construction back in 2001, in phys therapy they have me do core strengthining excersizes. basically build up your stomach muscles so they do the work instead of your back. i was told by a chiropractor "Have you ever heard of a bad back getting better" i got out of that field of work excersize requrlarly and have no problems. if you suffer from nubness or persistant pain you may however want to get checked for a hurniated disk. in that case follow your doctors instructions. surgery may be an option but a very painful one
2006-09-13 04:38:35 · answer #3 · answered by steevo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes hot soaks in epson salt stretching ham strings releives pressure sleep with knees bent to releive pressur walking is one of the best exercises I have found along with lots of stretching I broke my back 3 times pain you got to learn to live with it is a full time job working around the pain.
2006-09-13 04:31:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pilates would be very good in the situation you describe. It focuses on "core strength" with emphasis on abs to stabilize your back and support it. Pilates was originally developed for ballet.
Aloha
2006-09-13 04:28:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
do some yoga. It'll stretch and strengthen your back muscles.
2006-09-13 04:28:43 · answer #6 · answered by Lady J 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋