3 Stretches For Lower Backpain You Should Avoid I want to tell you about a guy I just met for a training consult. He’d had back pain for YEARS, until he finally met up with my old university professor, Dr. Stu McGill. Dr. McGill spent an entire morning with him assessing his movement patterns and physical abilities. The prescription he gave him was pretty simple: * Hip hinge * Strengthen [...]

What are some good exercises to do at the gym that will help ease my low back pain? I have an almost constant low back pain that I think have incurred from doing some ab workouts the wrong way. I am a pretty active young male who goes to the gym often. Is there a few good stretches that I can do to warm up before lifting weights that will [...]

When we stretch a tight low back, we’re fighting the body’s defense mechanism, so what will the body do? Fight back! It doesn’t want you to move because the disc is bulging and/or the core muscles aren’t doing their job. So instead, what Eric learned to do for himself when he had low back pain and teaches his clients to do is perform 4 key exercises that he calls the [...]

Are there any good low back pain exercises? I’ve just started golfing and my back gets pretty sore after 18 holes. Are there any back pain exercises or other home remedies that could help me get back in shape quickly? Answers in ‘Comments’ below… ..but see Sarah’s book opposite….

The problem with back pain is that it is now not just the preserve of those who are getting older. As lifestyles become ever more sedentary, punctuated by bursts of activity to which the body is both not accustomed to on a regular basis and not prepared for, the problem of back pain is affecting more people irrespective of their age. Yet by undertaking specific exercises involving back stretches, there [...]

Keep moving – avoid backache by following physiotherapist Sarah Key’s simple steps to a supple spine © SAGA Members magazine The spine is more susceptible than other parts of the human body to aches and pains, simply because it does so much. The lower back is particularly vulnerable because it supports the torso, and bends through the middle to put the arms and face at different heights. By doing a [...]

Upper Back Pain • Common Causes • Treating Back Pain • Quick Treatment: Back Pain • See Your Healthcare Provider If • Rehabilitation Exercises Common Causes: Upper back pain may be triggered by a specific event, such as improper lifting, bending, or twisting motion, or from poor conditioning (muscle strengthen/tone) and overuse. Bad posture, excessive weight and smoking can also be significant contributing factors. Sport activities involving direct blows or [...]

Low Back Pain Exercises Exercises that stretch and strengthen the muscles of your abdomen and spine can help prevent back problems. If your back and abdominal muscles are strong, it will help you to maintain good posture and keep your spine in its correct position. Warm up your muscles with light aerobic activity like brisk walking before doing any strengthening or stretching. Wear loose clothing to make it easier to [...]

Despite the complexity of lower back pain, strong abdominal muscles can help to prevent lower back pain. Many fitness minded people know that having strong abdominal muscles helps to support the lower back, but not many people truly understand how and why. Lower back pain IS complex, and you should always consult with licensed health professional before beginning any exercise program. Here is a brief overview about how abdominal exercises [...]

Exploring the Journey from Back Pain to Yoga Class. For essential and FREE information on stretching, try Free Stretching Information Why are doctors referring their patients, who have chronic back pain, to Yoga classes? How many studies have been conducted on back pain and Yoga? Is Yoga a “cure all” for back pain? What kind of Yoga class is best for back pain? Let’s look at all of these issues [...]