I will discuss different things associated with back pain such as stretching, fractures, shoes, and injuries on my next ten posts, to give you a better understanding of what causes and what cures back pain. For this post, I will tackle back pain and stretching.
Stretching your back promotes healthy joints, connective tissues, muscles, bones, and more. It also greatly reduces back pains. When you do stretching, your muscles expand and thereby straighten out. Most of the stretches require lying down or resting your back on something solid. However, there are some things you must avoid when doing your stretching workouts. Otherwise, you may do damage to your tissues, ligaments, muscles or tendons.
You must avoid abrupt movements while putting pressure and stress on your back. You must also stay away from strenuous exercises if your are experiencing severe back pain or just recently suffered an injury. It is important to consult your doctor if you plan to do some extreme exercises.
To treat back pain you may do the following stretching exercises.
When stretching your back, begin by standing erect. Then, join your hands behind your back, and grip each other tightly. Stay this way for ten counts. Next, raise your hands up and extend them as far as you can reach. After five counts, lower your hands and relax going back to your starting position. You may repeat this exercise for ten to fifteen times.
Another stretching workout is by lying down and doing some stretching. While lying down, raise your hands over your head and reach as far as you can. While doing this, stretch out your feet as far as you can, too. Stay in that position for five to ten seconds, and then slowly return to your starting position. Repeat this exercise for ten to fifteen times or until you feel your back relaxes.
To avoid or to treat mild back pains, you can do this exercise. Avoid doing this if the pain is too much. Lie down on the floor or a mat. Keep your hand flat on the floor to support your body as you slowly lift your waist. While in that position, lift your chin and your head. Slowly return to your original position.
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