Working out with lower back problems can be painful — here's how to make it as easy as possible
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- Back problems can make everyday tasks difficult to accomplish.
- And if you deal with regular or chronic back pain and other issues, working out might be one of the last things on your list of priorities.
- There are ways to work out, however, even if you have back problems, that won’t further exacerbate your issues and might even help with some of the healing and repair.
When you’re dealing with back pain, it can be difficult to walk, stand, carry things, or even move. Because of that, working out might fall by the wayside. You don’t want to do anything that’s going to cause or exacerbate pain, after all. Thankfully, there’s a lot that you can do without hurting yourself any further and some things that’ll actually help.
"Since there are so many different reasons why your back can be a problem, there is no one-size-fits-all rule to exercising," Dr. Jasmine Marcus, PT, DPT, a physical therapist, told INSIDER. "In general, however, one of the worst things you can do when your back hurts is to be scared of the pain. Research has shown that people who stay active and keep moving ultimately do the best in managing back pain. Find some way to move that doesn't make your back pain worse. Find your triggers and stay away from them."See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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