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queball
Joined: 10 Apr 2007
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 Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 1:02 am Post subject: Lower back pain(Sciatic nerve) |
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I was wondering if it would be advisable for someone who had back surgery and current problems with the lower back to get on a workout routine that involved back exercises. Would working on the "pelvic tilt" and doing back exercises to strengthen the muscles in the back tend to hinder the back or be helpful. Any information would be appreciated.
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swanso5
Joined: 16 Jan 2006
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Location: melbourne, australia
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| Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 8:35 am Post subject: |
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you need to:
- activate glutes (go to referecnse section and read get your butt in gear")
- strengthen core / abs (reference section for "core training for smart folks" i think it is)
- pelvic tilts are fine and encoutraged but any good morning or stiff legged deadlift type exercises should be held off until later if at all
- also have a look at " no more neanderthal" in reference section and see if your posture needs work which will also help...that program addressess all of the above and more |
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angelique_1
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 i have back problems too. all i can do is walk slowly for exercise. any jarring, or lifting things sends me to the doctor for a pain shot and a steroid shot. but i have heard that if you have a strong mid section, it helps your back. but i cant do sit ups. i guess im doomed. but good luck to you. |
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amatlack
Joined: 15 Jul 2008
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| angelique_1 wrote: | | i have back problems too. all i can do is walk slowly for exercise. any jarring, or lifting things sends me to the doctor for a pain shot and a steroid shot. but i have heard that if you have a strong mid section, it helps your back. but i cant do sit ups. i guess im doomed. but good luck to you. |
You can strengthen your core without situps. Check out your area for any Pilates studios...the machines will help you get to a good place.  (Just ask for any apprentice trainers they have...they only charge about 1/2 of what a regular trainer charges.) |
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SarahPT
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Location: Western Maine
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| I have sciatica too. Some exercises aggrivate it, so I have learned what to avoid. Exercise has never made mine better, but stretching does. I have a very strong core, but if I don't stretch a LOT it acts up. |
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