My back hurts a lot. I've went to the physical therapist and have to do these exercises. That was about three years ago. I've stopped the exercises cuz I don't know if they really worked. Is there someplace special I can go to help with my back. Is there any good exercises out there?
2007-01-08 08:08:20 · 7 answers · asked by bestgurl 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
If the exercises that once helped are no longer helping, then it may be time to return to therapy. Perhaps you had a problem with back pain that was related to muscular restriction and they gave you some stretching to do...but what if you have now developed a problem related to the disc? Many times, the exercises for these two different problems are completely opposite of each other. For instance, I've seen patients who were given exercises to stretch the low back into flexion by bringing the knees to their chest, doing pelvic tilts, etc. However, years later, they developed a herniated disc in their back and now the exercises are ineffective and make the pain worse! They actually required the reverse of their old exercises and were better within a few weeks.
To say the very least, there is not one good exercise that is meant for everyone...it's time to go in for a re-evaluation to find out what is appropriate for YOU.
2007-01-08 10:45:53 · answer #1 · answered by mistify 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A chiropractor once told me the best exercise for your back is walking.
Also there are other things NOT to do. Don't carry a heavy purse using a shoulder strap. Don't bend over to pick up things without bending your knees. If you sleep on your side, be sure to sleep with a pillow between your knees (good for spinal alignment). Have you been consistent with the exercises the PT gave you? Keep them up, along with the walking. Hope you get better!
2007-01-08 08:14:01 · answer #2 · answered by TPhi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-03 18:22:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL I have the same problem you do. I dont think those exercise work either. What I have found to temporally work is to get on an ab lounge, and recline back, it stretches out your back muscles and kind of helps.
2007-01-08 08:11:38 · answer #4 · answered by Kelly H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lay on your stomach on the floor with a cushion under your chin
until you feel your back arching.
Drink plenty of fluids especially strong barley water.
2007-01-08 08:18:22 · answer #5 · answered by will 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The exercises are designed to work the small muscles surrounding the spine. They do work! Just keep doing them & make sure you are using correct form!
Take care,
Casey
2007-01-08 08:18:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A chiropractor and yoga. A proper yoga instructor will tell you not to do more than you can and the stretches help a great deal.
2007-01-08 08:12:01 · answer #7 · answered by irongrama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋