EXERCISES FOR THE BACK

Movement is necessary for the maintenance of a healthy spine. Regular physical activity helps to ensure that the joints remain mobile and the muscles strong. A stiff spine with weak supporting muscles cannot cope with the additional stress that might be imposed on it by some unaccustomed position or sudden awkward movement.

It is therefore extremely important, if you have a back problem, or have had one in the past, to ensure that your spine is as mobile as possible and supported by strong and responsive muscles.

The following exercises, if performed regularly, will help to improve spinal mobility and strengthen the muscles which control the movements and postures of the spine.

Start gently with the easier exercises at the beginning of each section. When you can easily do 12 or 15 repetitions of that exercise, add the next one.

You should not carry out any exercise in a way that causes pain which continues after the exercise is finished. However, if your spine is very stiff, you may feel some discomfort while stretching. As long as this discomfort goes when you stop the exercise, it is likely to be helping to restore your range of movement and will become easier on subsequent occasions. If the discomfort persists, omit that exercise.

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