The modern cause of back pain

Back pain is not as unusual as you think. Increasingly, our lifestyle is putting a lot of pressure on our backs.

Pressure and stress are very common symptoms of the hectic lives we lead. Unfortunately, they can contribute to back and neck pain as we physically and emotionally tense up and round our shoulders.

Also, we still work (many of us) in environments where we sit for long periods of time, mostly at desks attached to our computer. For some people, sitting in a chair for more than 40 hours a week is the fastest way to develop back pain that hurts badly. And what’s concerning is that for some people, they’ve never experienced back pain before; have never had lower back pain, shoulder problems, or neck pain, but suddenly notice these symptoms appearing. Even if symptoms don’t last long, they can start to affect people on a daily basis.

The worst part is that when you have lower back pain, it can seem very difficult to get rid of. You try to adjust your posture and it still hurts. You try to rub it, massage it, or stretch it quickly, and it still hurts.

You try to get up and walk around and then it hurts again ten minutes later. It can be incredibly frustrating.

So here are some exercises you can do right now to relieve lower back pain.

lower back exercises

The underlying premise is simple: You’re experiencing pain from chronic inactivity and stress, and this weakens certain muscles and tightens others. So here are two effective exercises that we know work. (Even famous celebrities and professional athletes do this to control their back pain)

Exercise One – (Duration: 5-10 minutes)

How to do it:

• Lie on your back with both legs bent at right angles on a chair or block
• Rest your hands on your stomach or lie down with your arms out to your sides below shoulder level, palms facing up.
• Breathe from your stomach. Let your lower back relax.
• Hold the position for 5-10 minutes

exercise two

How to do it:

• Lie on your back with one leg supported on a chair, knee bent at 90 degrees, while the other leg is extended and flat on the floor.
• Make sure both legs are in line with your hips and shoulders.
• The foot of the extended leg should be supported in a vertical position to prevent it from rolling to one side.
• Hold this position for a few minutes and then do the same on the other side.

exercise three

Make sure to get moving and walk even if you can only drive 10 minutes at a time. Try to take a 10-minute walk 3 times a day.

We recommend that you always consult your healthcare professional before beginning any exercise program.