How To Strengthen Your Back With Exercise
Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from wogelife and more videos in the Back Pain category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Chronic back pain need not be permanent. Why not take a little time out to feel better and stronger? To complete this How-To you will need: An exercise mat A five-pound barbell A chiropractor (optional) Warning: Consult a physician before doing these exercises. Do not perform them if you have a slipped disc or another back injury. Step 1: Do the cat stretch Get down on your mat on all fours, with your hands directly below your shoulders. Breathe in slowly while arching your back, tightening your stomach muscles, and dropping your head. Hold, then return to your first position as you exhale, slowly releasing your back and stomach. Tip: Take a walk before exercising to loosen your limbs and warm your muscles. Go slowly while working out, and stop if something doesn't feel right. Step 2: Lie on floor, raise abdomen Lie face down on your interlaced fingers. Keep your feet pressed against the floor. Inhale deeply, then exhale and contract your lower back muscles, raising the upper abdomen off the floor. Slowly lower yourself while inhaling. Perform 12 repetitions. Step 3: Build abdominals and back Lie with your back flat on the floor, your ...
How To Stretch For Back Pain 3: Upper Back Spine Roller
Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from chriscomfort and more videos in the Back Pain category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com If you work at a desk all day, you probably have poor posture... and if you have poor posture, you probably have upper back pain. This stretch can work out the kinks—just don't hold back. To complete this How-To you will need: Comfortable clothes A large towel 2 large rubber bands A floor A 3- to 5-inch-diameter foam roller Step 1: Roll towel Fold the large towel in half lengthwise and roll it very tightly, creating a cylinder that's 3-5 inches in diameter. Tip: Replace the rolled towel with a foam roller, a common and inexpensive physical therapy tool. Step 2: Place rubber band Place one rubber band around the rolled towel near each end to keep it tightly rolled. Step 3: Place on floor Place the rolled towel on the floor where you will lie so that it will be perpendicular to your body. Step 4: Lie on floor Lie on your back on the floor so the rolled towel is at the base of your shoulder blades. Your knees should be bent and your feet flat on the floor. Step 5: Cradle head Cradle your head by cupping the upper part of the back of your head in your interlaced fingers. Bring your elbows toward each other so that your arms are along ...
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