I have a family history of bad backs, both my Dad and his mother have/had them and recieved treatments and surgery. I've been having trouble with mine especially since having 3 pregnancies with a 40 pound weight increase. I've lost 20 pounds since then and plan on losing 40 more. What else can I do to help? Should I receive treatment from a chiropractor or physical therapist or what? I know my dad does stretches every morning and swims and rides his bike for exercise, should I be doing those types of things?
2007-03-02 07:43:59 · 5 answers · asked by mommyem 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
There is no one program that is meant for everyone. It really depends on what is causing your back pain as to the appropriate treatment. A thorough evaluation by a physical therapist will allow them to design a program that is meant specifically for you. In general, swimming is a pretty safe exercise...especially if you are trying to loose weight.
2007-03-02 10:03:39 · answer #1 · answered by mistify 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
B.I.P. or back injury prevention is very important and nothing you can actively do. It must be practiced everyday. Bending down to pick up the news paper in the morning should be done with your knees. When you stand in one location for a substantial amount of time, you should offset your position and use a staggered stance. Hereditary you may be prone to this "unlucky" fate, but by improving your everyday events will certainly help.
I personally think you should dedicate 10-15 minuets every morning to stretching, increasing your heart rate and loosening your back.
Throughout my days of construction and heavy recreational weight lifting, I've noticed that this simple phrase is true "To have strong abs, is to have a strong back" This means, if your abs are strong, a lot of pressure will be taken off of your back. When I haven't done crunches and other abdominal workouts in a while and I attempt dead lifts, military presses and other "full body" lifts, my body (mainly my back) is substantially weaker.
It's great that you are loosing your baby fat. Women typically engage in high intensity cardiovascular workouts (jogging, elliptical) I recommend that you strengthen your muscles surrounding your back (i.e. your whole body). This will alleviate the stress to your back.... or as I like to call it "The cheater muscle". Good luck and I hope my insight was helpful.
2007-03-02 08:00:56 · answer #2 · answered by blueboy342 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but make sure you don't over do it. Like you I have back pains and I do stretches, jogging, and ride my bike and everyday I feel the difference in the pain, it decreases the pain. Study Shows Interventions Such as Biofeedback May Be More Effective Than Traditional Treatment
2007-03-02 07:51:43 · answer #3 · answered by Hector B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mistify has the right idea (previous post).
You can find a PT who specializes in women's health, and they may have some special insights into your situation.
Go to APTA.org, click on "Find a PT", and search your home area.
Good luck.
2007-03-02 19:16:05 · answer #4 · answered by Jason W 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you should see a chiropractor. they are amazing! they can also set up a stretching plan for you also. on your first visit they will tell you if yours is a chiropractic case and what they can do to help you. good luck
2007-03-02 08:05:08 · answer #5 · answered by summer 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋