Exercise

Learn why active back exercises – as opposed to rest – are often more effective in treating lower back pain.

For most back problems, strategies for gentle back exercise and fitness help with healing and back pain relief.

This article overviews several guidelines for effective and healthy use of an exercise bike as well as additional things to consider when purchasing an exercise bike.

When using an exercise bike (or stationary bike) for gentle back exercise, it’s important to make sure that the bike is setup properly.

Many patients have trouble finding an exercise program with an appropriate level of intensity and minimal impact. An exercise bike is a good option that provides a low stress workout incorporating aerobic exercise.

A combination of stretching, strengthening, and aerobic exercise is an integral part of a treatment program to help alleviate sacroiliac (SI) joint pain.

Exercises to alleviate sciatica from a lumbar herniated disc tend to emphasize extension, or backward bending.

Lumbar stabilization exercises are commonly used to relieve sciatica from a degenerated lumbar disc, and typically require guided instruction for pain relief.

Strengthening the lower back and pelvic muscles can help reduce sciatic pain caused by isthmic spondylolisthesis. These exercises are typically learned through a guided physical therapy program.

Sciatica exercises for spinal stenosis focus on muscle stretching and strengthening. These exercises are designed to teach postures that reduce pressure on the lumbar nerve roots.