In-depth information on stretching muscles for back pain and muscle strain, using gentle back exercises like yoga and Pilates
Osteoarthritis exercises
July 3, 2007
Exercise is actually beneficial for osteoarthritis pain. The type of exercise
need not result in heart-pounding, sweat-inducing fatigue to be beneficial; a
program that increases flexibility, builds strength, and provides low impact
aerobic conditioning will deliver substantial benefits. Read
more...
By: Vert Mooney, MD
Hamstring stretching exercises for sciatica
Updated January 3, 2007
Tightness in the hamstrings will place increased stress on the low back, aggravating
or even causing low back pain and sciatica. These hamstring stretching exercises
can help relieve some of the painful symptoms of sciatica. Read
more...
By: Ron S. Miller, PT
Exercise
for back pain
October 27, 2006
Almost everyone can benefit from stretching the soft tissues— the muscles,
ligaments and tendons—around the spine. The spinal column and its contiguous
muscles, ligaments and tendons are all designed to move, and limitations in
this motion can accentuate pain. Read
more...
By: Peter F. Ullrich, Jr., MD
Easy
exercise program for low back pain relief
June 27, 2005
Regular exercise now can often help prevent debilitating
low back pain in the future. The key is devising
and consistently following an exercise program
that is simple and easily done—ideally at
home and encompassing core stretching and strengthening
exercises. Read
more...
By: Robert J. Daul, MPT
Healing
benefits of yoga for back pain
January 27, 2004
Among other things, yoga helps ease lower back pain by gently stretching and
strengthening the muscles of the lower back and legs and increasing blood circulation,
which in turn brings healing nutrients to the injured tissues. Read
more...
By: Fred Busch
Yoga
for back problems
December 2, 2003
Studies have shown that those who practice yoga for as little as twice a week
for 8 weeks make significant gains in strength, stretching flexibility, and
endurance, which is a basic goal of most rehabilitation programs for neck or
back problems. Read
more...
By: Karen P. Barr, MD
Pilates
exercise system to promote back health
March 21, 2003
Pilates is an exercise program that can help alleviate and prevent future episodes
of back pain. Pilates improves strength, flexibility and suppleness of the
muscles of the hip and shoulder girdle. Fluid and supported movement through
these joints helps prevent unnecessary torque on the vertebral column. Read
more...
By: Beth Glosten, MD, Certified Pilates Instructor
First aid for your back - Spine-health.com Newsletter
Even if the pain is severe, episodes of back pain - and pain from ongoing back conditions - can be somewhat relieved with some first aid methods you can do at home. Some combination of the following treatments (for example, heat therapy, ice therapy and gentle stretching exercises) is usually recommended to help alleviate or at least manage the back pain. Read more...
Exercise for better back health - Spine-health.com Newsletter
There is a wide range of back problems - from simple back strain to serious injury - but the one thing almost all of them have in common is that part of the cure involves exercise. A good exercise and stretching routine, using gentle therapies such as walking or water therapy, is important on an ongoing basis to reduce the chances of recurring pain. Read more...
Non-medical care alternatives for back pain - Spine-health.com Newsletter
This newsletter covers several non-medical treatment alternatives, such as Pilates, acupuncture, Tai Chi, yoga and massage therapy for people trying to manage their back condition. Gentle stretching exercises and relaxation can be extremely helpful for back pain relief and chronic pain management. Read more...
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