We’ve all tweaked our backs every now and then. Maybe you’ve picked up a child and all of a sudden something felt strange. Or perhaps you had a bad night of sleep and your back shows the after-effects.
Unfortunately you’re not alone: Nearly eight in ten people suffer from back pain. We’re sitting more often, and our core muscles are suffering. And when your core suffers, your back suffers.
So what then can you do if your back hurts? You might think that you shouldn’t do anything—but that won’t help, actually. What will help are stretching exercises and core-strengthening moves. Many of the stretches are variations of yoga moves—say, cow-cat stretch that improves the flexibility of your front and back. You can also strengthen the muscles in your legs—making them more flexible and improving their strength, too.
Want more ideas for your core? This graphic can help.
Originally printed on PMIR Medical Center blog. Reprinted with permission.
Pain Management & Injury Relief (PMIR) Medical Center is one of the only pain management practices focusing exclusively on targeting your pain pathways, improving your physical wellbeing, and helping you to transform your perspective on pain. Our Pain & Spine Specialists are medical doctors who understand the connection between the root cause and symptoms of pain. Our doctors empower you to become an advocate for your health and have always believed that fostering healthy habits and positive thoughts is as important to pain relief as traditional medical procedures.
