What exercises can I do since I just injured my back and was told to 'take it easy'?

Question

I threw out my lower back and see a chiropractor for adjustments and therapy 2x per week.

Answer 1

Lie down for maximum of 20 minutes then slowly walk for 5 minutes. NO sitting!!! Gentle ankle rotations are good. Gentle yoga exercises should help e.g. cobra, cat etc. Swimming really helps as does aqua jogging if you use a flotation device which should keep you suspended while you ' jog'. This really helps as there will be no pressure on the back but you will still get to work out aerobically, good luck and listen to your body!

Answer 2

I am a older dude, and I have gone to 14 different chiropractors in my life 13 after the best one died. I still had recurring back ache that was getting to be a bother. I went to a sporting goods store and saw a " Inversion Bench". That's a bench that you lock your legs in and slowly flip upside down. After 30 secs I righted myself and low and behold, no backache. That was over a year ago and so far no backache. They sell them now at Sears. Also Yoga is excellent for making you feel better. Just do it slow and better yet with a trainer.

Answer 3

Cardiovascular activities actual helps the spine, how bout doing brisk walking or jogging.

Here's some more tips

http://www.melpomene.org/girlwise/PhysicalActivity/abalancedphysicalactivityprogram.htm

Answer 4

Don't do exercises, that what take it easy means. Talk to the professionals you are already seeing if you are thinking you need to exercise.