Hi there,
Not sure if a topic has been opened but can anyone give me a some fitness advice in regards to maintaining a good posture and exercises to do to reduce back ache.
My back ache is really , so bad i have to take two tablets to relieve the pain. I've been to the doctor and he said it was the soft tissue in my back ( had an xray too). He said that that i can't sit around all day and must move around alot and since i'm studying or either working it's pretty hard.
Basically, my question is; For those who study heaps in blocks (5 hours or more straight) or work at an office, how do you reduce your back pain or what do you do so that you don't get any?
thanks
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Oh sorry to hear about it..
I'm guessing that because you will be sitting down heaps in an office its not doing your back any good.
One of the best ways to do it it actually moving...
Here is an analogy...your spine is a delicate part of your body and it has its natural curvature where in that position its all good and comfortable, but when you sit all the time, especially hunched or rounded shoulders your spine position changes.
its like if you bend your thumb backwards for a period of time it gonna hurt or ache after a period of time...that what like for your back..if you sit in a position that not good over time the back isn't going to like it and start hurting...so essentially its telling you to move into a better position.
Same with your spine..you can get these rolls which you can place at the curvature of your back to make you sit more upright and not as hunched over to help if you do need to sit for prolonged periods.
In Australia that are called McKenzie Lumbar Roll, not sure where you are from, so might be called something different
Also it depends on the type of pain you are getting..is it sharp, stabbing, or a aching pain..does it radiate down into your legs or does it stay in the same area??
Trying to move around every 1 hrs will help, ie: standing up, leaning fwd or backwards - which ever way helps relieve the pain.
Sorry for this long reply, this is coming from a physio student perceptive... you can find more information about what i have just wrote http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/exerc...n-and-neck-pain its not a really good summary but may help
Also if you strengthen you core muscles around your stomach it will also help with back pain...as you tummy muscles surround you whole abdominal region and wrapps around like a corset...if its it nice and tight it can support your spine and relieve some of the stress of the back muscles to support your spine...but if they are weak it makes your back muscles work harder and cause problems... so they say pilates is really good in strengthening those core muscles..
Hope it helps either way!
I'm guessing that because you will be sitting down heaps in an office its not doing your back any good.
One of the best ways to do it it actually moving...
Here is an analogy...your spine is a delicate part of your body and it has its natural curvature where in that position its all good and comfortable, but when you sit all the time, especially hunched or rounded shoulders your spine position changes.
its like if you bend your thumb backwards for a period of time it gonna hurt or ache after a period of time...that what like for your back..if you sit in a position that not good over time the back isn't going to like it and start hurting...so essentially its telling you to move into a better position.
Same with your spine..you can get these rolls which you can place at the curvature of your back to make you sit more upright and not as hunched over to help if you do need to sit for prolonged periods.
In Australia that are called McKenzie Lumbar Roll, not sure where you are from, so might be called something different
Also it depends on the type of pain you are getting..is it sharp, stabbing, or a aching pain..does it radiate down into your legs or does it stay in the same area??
Trying to move around every 1 hrs will help, ie: standing up, leaning fwd or backwards - which ever way helps relieve the pain.
Sorry for this long reply, this is coming from a physio student perceptive... you can find more information about what i have just wrote http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/exerc...n-and-neck-pain its not a really good summary but may help
Also if you strengthen you core muscles around your stomach it will also help with back pain...as you tummy muscles surround you whole abdominal region and wrapps around like a corset...if its it nice and tight it can support your spine and relieve some of the stress of the back muscles to support your spine...but if they are weak it makes your back muscles work harder and cause problems... so they say pilates is really good in strengthening those core muscles..
Hope it helps either way!
I use the lumbar support roll too for my lower back. It helps! You should get one!
It supports my back and helps me maintain good posture.
if you're from USA, you can buy them on amazon.com.
It supports my back and helps me maintain good posture.
if you're from USA, you can buy them on amazon.com.
You need to apply some regular lotion on your back as the muscles might be stiff in the area because of heavy work load. I think this will surely solve your problem.
QUOTE (me0z @ Oct 25 2009, 05:39 AM) 
Hi there,
Not sure if a topic has been opened but can anyone give me a some fitness advice in regards to maintaining a good posture and exercises to do to reduce back ache.
My back ache is really , so bad i have to take two tablets to relieve the pain. I've been to the doctor and he said it was the soft tissue in my back ( had an xray too). He said that that i can't sit around all day and must move around alot and since i'm studying or either working it's pretty hard.
Basically, my question is; For those who study heaps in blocks (5 hours or more straight) or work at an office, how do you reduce your back pain or what do you do so that you don't get any?
thanks
Not sure if a topic has been opened but can anyone give me a some fitness advice in regards to maintaining a good posture and exercises to do to reduce back ache.
My back ache is really , so bad i have to take two tablets to relieve the pain. I've been to the doctor and he said it was the soft tissue in my back ( had an xray too). He said that that i can't sit around all day and must move around alot and since i'm studying or either working it's pretty hard.
Basically, my question is; For those who study heaps in blocks (5 hours or more straight) or work at an office, how do you reduce your back pain or what do you do so that you don't get any?
thanks
Exercise ~ you want to stop this - start running 3-4 times a week - do some yoga/pilates...
- do some butt and leg exercises 3-4 times a week
- do some planks, supermans, and other home exercises
- purchase a workout ball to do back extensions
How about you have ZERO backpain? Get in shape - your obviously out of shape.
Learn to hold proper posture. I can't stress this enough.
Google - proper posture + technique
Take a lesson or two in the Alexander technique from a professional
Info - what is "alexander technique" : http://www.alexandertechnique.com/
Always practice good posture - slouching and lazy posture actually hurts you ~ besides looking unattractive.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/back-pain/LB00002_D
More helpful supplementary links :
http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/blog/h...ing-a-backache/
http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/t...n-treatment.php
http://sundaytimes.lk/090719/MediScene/mediscene_4.html
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC122033/
Some exercises:
* think core, lower back - front to back - abs as well
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYJ1XVNi46Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPnjqHChseg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xi-i1s6fCvA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-1Y80lH8dI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIfXRB3BxLo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBLx-wH2Hos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UydXrCZzSaw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQrebXbos30
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQYYM6t8Qfk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2NVDyYDu-E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TIKTUtPaZE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b61Hs2S2isE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wUggst2bPA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76iV0F9Vnfs
If you train your legs and butt - your lower back will also be exercised
* Your situation points out issues in how you live your life - lack of exercise - lack of tone in legs butt back core abs etc
exxxxxxxxxxxxxerccccccccccccccccisssssssssssssssseeeeeeeeeeeee or live a life of pain!Be healthy or buy meds!
*** disclaimer ***
You won't look super crazy unless you have 150% commitment toward eating .. and of course exercise.
The exercise described will help alleviate your pain forever ~ it is up to you to learn - apply and live a better PAIN FREE life
I for one will not bank on you being able to get super insanely tv show crazy - so please stuff all the nonsense about looking bulky - * stop eating crap if that becomes an issue *
Eating crap - bulkiness. Ice cream sugars sweets fast foods, processed foods high Gi Carbs etc - Crap crap crap!
* every girl that talks about bulky, thick - eats garbage on the weekly ~ they just don't note it on their soompi posts ...
at first... until you look at their 7 day 24hr x 7 eating log
Complete rest for one week will give good result.
Fish oil consumed daily is also a great way to combat backache problem.
Depends a lot on what is causing the back pain.
I read pretty good article about home remedies for backache I hope it clears your problem.
Fish oil consumed daily is also a great way to combat backache problem.
Depends a lot on what is causing the back pain.
I read pretty good article about home remedies for backache I hope it clears your problem.
strengthening your core, having good posture while sitting, taking breaks to walk around & stretch, use something that sticks to the chair to improve posture.
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