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Back strengthening exercises?
| Sun, 05-23-2004 - 4:07pm |
First, allow me to say "ouch!". I've been doing a lot of bending, stooping and carrying (yard work, housework) in the last few days and my lower back is really sore. I woke up this morning and could hardly straighten up ....and even though it got better after I sat for a bit with an ice pack, it was hurting when I tried to walk the dog. I seem to be rather susceptible to lower back strains - probably mainly due to the excess weight - and I'm wondering if anyone can suggest any simple strengthening exercises I can do? I saw an article the other day in "Woman's World" on lower-back exercises, but I don't think I'm going to be able to do THOSE moves for a good 50 pounds or so! I know I don't have any more serious problems with discs or anything - it's just regular over-use strain.

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Those are the ones that I use and seem to work...can't remember when the last time I threw my back out,I do know it's been well over 5 years though.
Gerry
http://www.onlinefit.com/health/index.cfm/Exercise/379
Abs and back are a muscle pair (antagonists) and BOTH need to be strengthened in order to see the greatest results.
Edited 5/25/2004 10:19 pm ET ET by dramaqueentoo
That is very rude.
BooHiss - this was one of the rudest comments made in a long time.
Some help perhaps..........
Make sure you have good shoes - that will help a lot.
Here is a great website you might find helpful.
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