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Back Pain Stretches

While it may sound too simple to be true, regularly performing back pain stretches is one of the best ways to prevent back injuries and their symptoms. Many people experience back problems because their jobs are sedentary and their back muscles and spines tighten from lack of use. Stretching the spine and those muscles makes them more limber and ensures that the back can move freely in all directions. It also strengthens the back and relieves undue stress and strain on the spine’s joints. Some activities, like yoga and Pilates, incorporate back exercises, but you can also add them to your daily exercise routine. You should always consult a doctor before trying new back pain stretches—especially if you have existing back pain.

Here are a few back pain stretches to try once you have clearance from your doctor:

• Pelvic Tilt. Lay flat on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Press your pelvis upward by flattening your lower back on the floor. Hold for five seconds and release.
• Back Bends. Stand with your feet flat on the ground at hip distance. Provide support for your torso by placing your hands on your lower back. Drop your head back and slowly bend backward as far as you can without losing your stability or feeling pain. Hold for five seconds and release.
• Cat and Camel. Get on all fours with your hands and knees hip distance apart. Curl your back upward, tucking your tailbone in and letting your head dangle loosely. Hold for five seconds and release. Arch your back by pushing your abdomen to the floor and raising your head. Hold five seconds and release.

If these back pain stretches don’t prevent injury, or if you’re already experiencing back pain, you’ll need to use other methods for relieving your symptoms. Generally, conservative treatments like non-prescription medication and physical therapy solve the problem, but surgery is occasionally needed. If you find yourself in this situation, Laser Spine Institute (LSI) may be able to help.

Contact us today about our back pain procedures. We can look at your MRI or CT scan and let you know if you are a good candidate for our treatment process.