Abdominal Exercise

Abdominal Exercises

Ben Parr — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:58:52 -0800

To be most effective, abdominal exercises should include focus on working the following muscles:

The abdominal muscles
The lower abdominal muscles
The outside (oblique) muscles

Pelvic Tilt—Lie on floor with knees bent, feet parallel and arms to the side

Core Body Strength Exercises

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:18:34 -0800

These back exercises using exercise balls are designed to strengthen the muscles that support the spine from the low back to the upper back, in front and in back. Specific muscles targeted by these exercises include the abdominal, chest and back muscles.

Exercise for Sciatica from Isthmic Spondylolisthesis

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:04:48 -0800

Sciatica can be caused by isthmic spondylolisthesis if the condition results in nerve root irritation or impingement. In most cases, if isthmic spondylolisthesis affects or pinches a nerve root it will affect the L5 nerve root.

When treating sciatica resulting from isthmic spondylolisthesis with exercise, the spine specialist will typically recommend a program of sciatica exercises that is a hybrid of:

Segment 3 of 4: Balancing the Core

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:04:48 -0800

This segment consists of an exercise called the Tight Rope.

Exercise for Sciatica from Spinal Stenosis

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:04:48 -0800

Sciatic pain from nerve root irritation or impingement can be caused by spinal stenosis, a condition that causes the nerve’s passageway to narrow or constrict. A typical symptom of spinal stenosis is sciatic pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve down the leg while walking, with sciatic pain relief only felt when sitting down. The study of this leg pain (sciatica) is referred to as radiculopathy.

Strengthening Exercise Program for Low Back Pain Relief

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:04:45 -0800

The next few exercises are examples of some basic stabilization exercises that aid in low back pain relief. Having strong midline support is critical to decreasing the stresses placed upon the lumbar spine (lower back) and pelvis. It should be noted, however, that often muscles that appear to be weak may actually be inhibited by an antagonist muscle (muscle on the opposite side of the joint) or by faulty lumbar facet joint mechanics.

Abdominal Exercises and Back Exercises - Getting Started

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:04:44 -0800

Practical Point
Because the benefits of abdominal and back exercises depend on proper form, working with a qualified trainer or health professional is advised.

Fortunately, health experts in recent years have emphasized the need to develop strong core muscles as key to better overall health and improved back health. Movements or poses in a number of popular exercise programs, such as Pilates and some forms of yoga or Tai Chi, focus on building these muscles.

Back Exercises and Abdominal Exercise Recommendations

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 23:04:44 -0800

More Exercise Info

Overview: Sciatica Exercises

Exercise and Back Pain

Stretching and Back Pain

Strength Exercises

Abdominal Exercises