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How To Use Physical Therapy For Lower Back Pain

By Luisa Sharpe


Lower back pain is a prevalent problem and especially in adults because of the nature of their jobs. People who spend the day lifting heavy loads and those who spend it bent over a computer can experience severe lower back pain and these needs to be stopped. There are several ways that you can get rid of this pain but physical therapy for lower back pain are the most effective.

Many of the problems with this part of the body come when you use the wrong method to do your daily chores. It is not right to use your backside to lift any heavy load without squatting. You should always use your legs and your waist for support and by doing this; you will avoid visiting the doctor because of the ache.

You can also use pain killers to get rid of the pain, but it is never permanent. This is why you should not use them in the first place because your body develops resistance to them. Also in some cases you may be hooked to the drug and so you will keep taking it to make the pain go away. This is an addiction, and it is not healthy at all.

The physical therapist begins by showing you how to do the lumbar extension stretches. They advise that you start from here because, this exercise aligns the rear part bones and makes the muscles so at ease. However, they will want to know if you have been examined by a doctor. This is important because you will know if you have a fracture in your spinal column and get the right treatment at the right time.

To make your lower backs pain go away, you can do the never stretches. This pain will go away as a result of being radiated to the buttocks and lower limbs too. By you stretching the nerves, it is a sure way of getting rid of the aching. After lumbar surgery, these exercises are appropriate. They ensure that you do not sustain any scar tissue bonds in your muscle tissues and nerves.

For people who have overworked or stretch their backs, they should go for the sciatic nerve stretch. It works a lot because you will be required to lie flat on your back and lift your legs repetitively for every leg. This method is suitable for expectant mothers for it takes the pains away giving so much comfort to their daily lives.

The prayer stretch and the angry cat stretch are lumbar flexion exercises that are most commonly used by golf and tennis players. They are essential in relieving pain caused by overexertion of the back. The prone press up exercises and the single knee to chest stretches are also important, and they can be done at home without any stress.

Some of these exercises can be done freely at home and so you do not need to worry about what to do. This is why you will need to be examined by a physical therapist first to know which exercises will work for you and which you should not do. This will prevent you from injuring yourself further.




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