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| Back exercise stretches the lower back muscles | | | | weeks. You could cause more harm than good, if |
| to help bring relief to back pain caused by | | | | you do not follow expert advice in matters of |
| over-stressed back muscles. Spine rehabilitation | | | | back exercise. |
| too is done through back exercise. People | | | | Warm up your body before you embark on the |
| suffering from back pain are put through an | | | | stretching routine. Exercise stretches the muscles, |
| exercise regimen, as exercise stretches the back | | | | ligaments and tendons in the area surrounding the |
| and promotes better blood circulation in the area. | | | | back. The muscles and tendons associated with |
| You will hear many people complain of back pain | | | | the spine are designed for movement. Hence, |
| occasionally. About 75% to 85% of the people | | | | they need to be stretched everyday to perform |
| experience back pain at some point of time in | | | | optimally. The hamstring muscles are an important |
| their life. The most common area of back pain is | | | | factor in back pain problems. Most people with |
| the lumbar region of the spine. This is the region | | | | back pain have stiff hamstring muscles. |
| that bears most of the body weight. Sudden | | | | Stand comfortably with your feet shoulder width |
| twisting and bending can cause injury to the back. | | | | apart. Now slowly bend forward and try to touch |
| Back pain also occurs when the muscles get stiff | | | | your toes with your hands without bending your |
| because of poor posture. Back exercise stretches | | | | knees. Your action should be smooth and not |
| the stiff muscles to provide relief. | | | | jerky. Be careful not to overdo the stretching |
| Back Exercise Stretches – For Back Pain | | | | part. Stop when you feel pain. This exercise |
| Relief | | | | stretches your hamstring muscles. Your back pain |
| Back exercise stretches need to be performed | | | | will improve gradually, as you continue with the |
| softly. You should treat your back gently and not | | | | exercise. The exercise can also be performed |
| subject it jerky and violent movement. The | | | | while lying down. |
| exercise routine that you follow should start | | | | |