Exercises to Get Your Back on Track

Exercise is an important part of managing back pain.

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One of the best ways to prevent back pain is to stretch and strengthen the muscles and ligaments of the back and abdomen, chest, and legs. Even if you are already suffering from back pain, it's crucial to start an exercise program to build strength and then keep your back strong. Check with your doctor to determine exactly which exercises are best for you based on your back's condition.

This exercise routine, developed by Steve Winkler, P.T., director of rehabilitation at the Center for Spine in Savannah, Ga., focuses on just the right spots: It strengthens your back muscles, abdominals, and obliques (the ab muscles that run from front to back along your lower ribs) and stretches your legs, hips, and chest. Combine this routine with a minimum of three 30-minute sessions of cardiovascular activity such as walking or jogging, and you should be on your way to a healthier back.
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A back stretching chair Ergositter from Sweden keeps my spine pain free. When I use the chair I feel how my lower spine stretches out and that keeps my spine in a good health. I hope that my comments can help other who is suffering from low back pain. Here is a link that explains how it works: http://ergositter.com/en/animering_en.htm greetings from Sweden. Tommi Wallinus

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