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02/02/2022

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12/02/2019

Back pain treatment costs more than cancer and diabetes treatment combined - across the world it places a huge burden on people and societies. However, most of these costs are usually r

05/01/2018

Excellent campaign on back pain from ! Keeping active to the best of your ability is important in aiding recovery and/or reducing the chances of the condition from getting worse.

“Our back pain myth-busting continued in 2017. We launched a new animation for the public which was shared online and used in GP surgeries. https://t.co/6WBimHMPXG https://t.co/ChexDSGgq1”

04/01/2018

🏊 BENEFITS OF AEROBIC EXERCISE FOR BACK PAIN🚴 :

-Increases the body’s natural pain-relieving chemicals called endorphins
-Can help reduce and maintain optimal body weight thereby reducing excess strain on the spine
-Reducing the possibility and/or severity of painful flare-ups of back pain in the future.
-Raising the heart rate, improves circulation and improves blood flow to spinal structures which can aid tissue healing.

❤ The British Heart Foundation recommendation for aerobic exercise is about 150 minutes per week. These 150 minutes can be split into shorter regular intervals done through a variety of activities so as to minimize the risk of getting bored or losing interest.

🧡 Aerobic Exercises that can be done to reduce back pain

🚶 Walking
🚴 Stationary Bike
🏊 Swimming or Aqua Aerobics

Consulting a physiotherapist or your qualified health professional is recommended to
ensure that the above back exercises are appropriate to the individual’s specific back condition, level of pain, ability, and that they do not compromise one’s health.

03/01/2018

*BENEFITS OF STRENGTHENING EXERCISES FOR BACK PAIN🏋
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💪 Strengthening exercises will help back muscles to be better in supporting the spine and
withstanding undue stress on the spine which result in back pain relief.
🍑 The main target of back strengthening exercises tends to be the core muscles which include the abdominals, back extensors, the gluteus muscles and those around the hips.

👍 Back strengthening exercises can result in:

⚫ Improvement in the alignment of the spine and overall posture
⚫ Reduction in undue stress on spinal joints and discs.
⚫ Improvement in the ability to do movements that would normally cause pain for the individual for example the ability to bend or to lift objects.
⚫ It is reasonable to do these strengthening exercises 2 to 3 times per week.

Exercises that can be completed include :

-Bridging Exercises
-Arm and leg lifting in 4 point kneeling
-Leg raises while lying on your back

▶ Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi often include other exercises that can help strengthen back
muscles.

*Please always remember to contact a physiotherapist or your medical professional if you feel any pain out of the ordinary. You are always best following exercises prescribed
by these people

02/01/2018

* BENEFITS OF STRETCHING FOR BACK PAIN

-Stretching the soft tissue around the spine will:

⏺ Reduce tension in the muscles supporting the spine
⏺ Improve range of motion of spinal joints and overall mobility
⏺ Reduce the risk of disability with back pain and result in overall improvement in function

Back Stretching exercise tips

⏹ Stretch slowly
⏹ Assume comfortable positions
⏹ Remember or be aware that mild discomfort when stretching does not mean further harm or damage to your tissues
⏹ Hold Stretch for 15-30 seconds
⏹ Repeating the stretch a few times (about 5 times) will also improve the chances of achieving optimum lengthening of muscles.

🏅 Examples of stretching exercises

-Knee Rolls
-Knee to Chest Exercises
-Hamstring Stretches
-Erector Spine Muscle Stretches

31/12/2017

🚶 BACK PAIN? GET MOVING 🚴 -

Research has shown that being less active after the start of back pain, reduce the chances of recovery or even worsen the pain.

A combination of stretching, strengthening and low impact aerobic exercises can help to manage or reduce pain.

The benefits of these types of back exercises include:

-Reducing stiffness in joints
-Enhancing the release of natural body pain-relieving chemicals (endorphins)
-Promoting chances of healing by increasing blood flow to injured sites
-Strengthening the muscles around the spine to reduce pressure on joints and discs.

The best choice if you feel any back pain is to consult a physiotherapist or your
qualified health professional. Look out, during the course of the week, for more posts on some of the exercises that can be done for back pain and the full article later this week.

15/11/2017

Work hard ....and never give in. Sir Alex Ferguson.

06/10/2017

laying bare some of the back pain myths. 2-6 October Back care Awareness week.

CSP is busting myths about back pain and reinforcing what the latest evidence says is best for your back. Click on each myth for further information and the evidence behind the facts