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Low Back Pain Stretches

Increasing flexibility is a proven, non-invasive method for achieving effective low back pain relief. Stretches, if they are done mildly and responsibly, can help with circulation, range of motion, muscle suppleness, and overall bone health. Also, agile, lithe ligaments and tendons are less prone to sustaining future damage.

The Cause of Low Back Pain

The lumbar region of the spine is involved in so many of our daily movements that it’s easy to see how years of wear and tear could take their toll—the spongy, cartilaginous pads between our vertebrae, called intervertebral discs, become drier, thinner, and unable to maintain their elasticity and structural integrity. If these discs shift, tear, leak, or bulge, the subsequent neural compression can be extremely painful. For this reason, it’s important to remember that your spine is vulnerable, and not just any exercises will provide low back pain relief. Work with your doctor or a physical fitness professional to create a stretching routine that fits your needs.

Exercises and Stretches to Alleviate Low Back Pain

Exercises for low back pain that you may want to avoid:

• Toe touches
• Bilateral leg lifts
• Sit-ups
• Standing spine twists

Exercises for low back pain that you may find beneficial:

• Unilateral leg lifts
• Standing hamstring stretches
• Abdominal squeezes while lying flat on the floor
• Prostrate spine twists

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If you experience any discomfort while doing these low back pain stretches, you may need to decrease the intensity of your stretches. Also, your doctor might suggest integrating pain medication, steroid injections, and hot or cold compresses into your healing regimen.

Additional Options for Low Back Pain Treatment

In the event that three months or more of conservative, non-invasive rehabilitation does not relieve your pain, the experts at Laser Spine Institute (LSI) may be able to offer you another option. Our minimally invasive, outpatient procedures are a welcome alternative to traditional, open back surgeries and we have already helped tens of thousands of people to rediscover lives without pain. Contact us today for more information, or for a free review of your MRI or CT scan.

Please note: Laser Spine Institute currently does not perform endoscopic procedures on the thoracic spine.