Physical Therapy You Can Do at Home For Back Pain
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Whether you are recovering from recent back surgery or are just suffering from chronic back pain, there are some simple physical therapy exercises that you can do from the comfort of your own home. However, it is important to keep in mind that there are a multitude of causes for back pain or injury, and not everyone�s pain can be treated in the exact same way. What works for some people may not work for others. While a particular exercise may be comforting to one person, it may cause someone else additional pain. With that being said, never force yourself to do exercises that cause you pain.
One type of physical therapy you can do for back pain while at home is stretching. Stretching exercises are essential for spine health because they help to maintain mobility and blood flow to the affected areas. Begin by moving to an open area on the floor where there is plenty of room. If the area is uncarpeted, you will want to use an exercise mat or lay down towels or some other kind of padding. To start, just lie down on your back and let your spine relax, holding the position for a minute. Then, stretch your arms back over your head and let your hands lie naturally on the ground. Hold this position for a minute, as well. With one leg extended out on the floor, pull your other knee toward your chest and hold it for a moment, and then repeat this with the opposite leg. Do 10 repetitions of this exercise. This stretching exercise works the muscles in your lower back and hip area. After this, stay lying on your back, but bring both knees up to your chest at the same time, hold them there for a few seconds, and then drop your legs back down. Repeat this process for 10 repetitions. Another popular stretching exercise is to cross one leg over the other while sitting up and then turn your body to stretch as far as you can. Again, do 10 repetitions and then switch legs and repeat. This exercise stretches the lower back and hip muscles.
An important part of doing physical therapy at home is strength building. These exercises are good for building up the lower back, and there are some easy ones you can do for strength building. While lying on the floor, bend your knees and press your lower back into the floor. Then relax your back and repeat 10 times. Another good exercise is to lie in this same position with knees bent. Squeeze the buttocks and hold for a moment, then relax and repeat. Leg lifts are other exercises for building strength. While lying on the floor, raise your legs slightly off the floor and hold them there in the air for several seconds. Then release your legs back down and repeat a few time. Next, try doing a few repetitions at 12 inches, and then several more repetitions at about 18 inches. For an additional strength-building exercise, lie on the floor and raise your buttocks off the floor into the air. As with the other exercise, hold the position for a few moments, relax back down on the ground, and then repeat.
These are just a few of the exercises that are commonly done at home to treat back pain or build strength after a surgery. But again, remember that you shouldn�t do any exercises that cause you pain. Some exercises require more strength or flexibility than others, and they may be harder for some individuals. When in doubt, always consult your doctor for advice about whether or not an exercise is right for your condition.
About The Author: Taylor Thomas is an experienced writer who has written for a number of notable publications. As a lifestyle expert, Mr. Thomas is able to offer advice and insight on a multitude of topics, including those pertaining to http://www.spine-exercises.com/ physical therapy.
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Whether you are recovering from recent back surgery or are just suffering from chronic back pain, there are some simple physical therapy exercises that you can do from the comfort of your own home. However, it is important to keep in mind that there are a multitude of causes for back pain or injury, and not everyone�s pain can be treated in the exact same way. What works for some people may not work for others. While a particular exercise may be comforting to one person, it may cause someone else additional pain. With that being said, never force yourself to do exercises that cause you pain.
One type of physical therapy you can do for back pain while at home is stretching. Stretching exercises are essential for spine health because they help to maintain mobility and blood flow to the affected areas. Begin by moving to an open area on the floor where there is plenty of room. If the area is uncarpeted, you will want to use an exercise mat or lay down towels or some other kind of padding. To start, just lie down on your back and let your spine relax, holding the position for a minute. Then, stretch your arms back over your head and let your hands lie naturally on the ground. Hold this position for a minute, as well. With one leg extended out on the floor, pull your other knee toward your chest and hold it for a moment, and then repeat this with the opposite leg. Do 10 repetitions of this exercise. This stretching exercise works the muscles in your lower back and hip area. After this, stay lying on your back, but bring both knees up to your chest at the same time, hold them there for a few seconds, and then drop your legs back down. Repeat this process for 10 repetitions. Another popular stretching exercise is to cross one leg over the other while sitting up and then turn your body to stretch as far as you can. Again, do 10 repetitions and then switch legs and repeat. This exercise stretches the lower back and hip muscles.
An important part of doing physical therapy at home is strength building. These exercises are good for building up the lower back, and there are some easy ones you can do for strength building. While lying on the floor, bend your knees and press your lower back into the floor. Then relax your back and repeat 10 times. Another good exercise is to lie in this same position with knees bent. Squeeze the buttocks and hold for a moment, then relax and repeat. Leg lifts are other exercises for building strength. While lying on the floor, raise your legs slightly off the floor and hold them there in the air for several seconds. Then release your legs back down and repeat a few time. Next, try doing a few repetitions at 12 inches, and then several more repetitions at about 18 inches. For an additional strength-building exercise, lie on the floor and raise your buttocks off the floor into the air. As with the other exercise, hold the position for a few moments, relax back down on the ground, and then repeat.
These are just a few of the exercises that are commonly done at home to treat back pain or build strength after a surgery. But again, remember that you shouldn�t do any exercises that cause you pain. Some exercises require more strength or flexibility than others, and they may be harder for some individuals. When in doubt, always consult your doctor for advice about whether or not an exercise is right for your condition.
About The Author: Taylor Thomas is an experienced writer who has written for a number of notable publications. As a lifestyle expert, Mr. Thomas is able to offer advice and insight on a multitude of topics, including those pertaining to http://www.spine-exercises.com/ physical therapy.
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