How to Strengthen Your Low Back

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[plasticface23]

OH and would a back brace help anything? My friend had one once, he said it helping him bunches.

[drgratale]

@plasticface23 Wearing a back brace or lifting belt usually is like using a crutch. Nothing beats a strong, stable core developed with the right exercises. Braces and belts act as a crutch and make you weaker in the long run. If you have been injured, they may help during the acute phase but I have developed a stronger back and core when I stopped using belts and braces.

[plasticface23]

I am only 16, but I already have lower (and sometimes even upper) back pain, should I focus on exercises to improve its strength, or go to a chiropractor for better hands on advice (as I have no idea why my back has problems)? I do run and jump rope along with using dumb bells as a consistent way of exercising my body, and I feel the need to crack my back due to it being somewhat stiff. And sometimes doing crunches or bicycle exercises isn't an option for me because my back hurts too much. THANX

[drgratale]

@plasticface23 If you are suffering from low back pain, you should definitely see a chiropractor, preferably one who also can coach you in the proper exercise. Most low back pain is the result of subluxation, a situation where your spine and pelvis is malfunctioning and putting stress on nerves, discs, muscles and soft tissues. Chiropractic adjustments correct subluxations and then exercise reinforces those corrections for lasting results.

[trraucer]

HI. I have a question, i have my lower back pain because of my training, i dont know if you know what parkour is but it incloude alot of jumping.

My question is should i do this exercise after every training (you could say that i am strong and physicly prepared). Hope for you answer and tnx

[drgratale]

@trraucer I would do it at the beginning of training as a warm up for your spine and to activate your core muscles. You may find it will help you better perform your parkour training.

[drgratale]

I suggest doing each movement for as many reps as you feel comfortable. Listen to your body and don't overdue. Once you hit 20 reps per movement, slow the movement down, it makes it much harder. For example, you might want to start with a 2 count up, hold for a 2 count and a 2 count down. Progress to up for a 4 count, hold 4 count, down 4 count.

Feel each repetition and practice good technique, your body will ususally tell you if you are doing to much. Hope this helps!

[AmDatKid]

Do I do this only once a day?

[Claw220]

I'm 15 and have had low back pain since I was 12 caused either by martial arts or gymnastics. I've seen a chiropractor, done physical therapy, stretch regularly, gone for massages, even acupuncture; on top of all that I am a competitive swimmer, and according to many, swimming can help back pain. Everything I've tried has only provided temporary relief. After 3 years, I am running out of options but will never give up in getting rid of the pain.Can you gratuitously suggest anything for me?

[HappyAsMe123]

this is amazing. I always feel better after doing this!

[TheStealthyCactus]

@Kris0203 Yeah, i started to do p90x recently and my back is fine now!

[Kris0203]

@TheStealthyCactus im 17 too and i'd say it's just weak back muscles, i suffer from the same but after i do these workouts i feel much better and my back has improved a lot since i started doing them so try it

[MrBob561]

i suffer from muscle(back) & spinal spams is there any exercises that you could recommend to help me strength my back

[TheStealthyCactus]

I got a question, im 16, i noticed after heavy weightlifting days i get minor lower back tightness/pain. after doing exercises like supermans and such the pain/tightness instantly goes away. do you think i have a back issue, or is it just weak back muscles?

[v0xb0xx]

@plasticface23 DONT see a chiropractor, see someone who can teach you about the Alexander Technique.

[Brownsound01]

Thanks for the video. How often should these exercises be performed?

[MEMPHISMILLS]

thanks for this video... big help