Relieve sacroiliac joint pain with targeted stretches that help increase flexibility, ease tension, and promote healing in the lower back and hip.
Exercise
Please see the index below for a list of all our articles on Exercise.
If you are new to the subject, we recommend starting with: Exercise and Back Pain
Performing stretching exercises several times a day for 6 to 12 weeks following surgery may minimize the formation of scar tissue in the lower back.
Learn about four main stretching exercises for the piriformis muscle that can help reduce pain and discomfort and improve the range of motion and function in the pelvis and hip.
Stretching for Back Pain Relief
Stretching the soft tissues in the back, neck, and hips can help relieve back pain. This article contains helpful descriptions of common stretches.
Several techniques that improve the benefits of exercise walking include warm-up stretches, maintaining the correct posture, and using appropriate walking shoes or inserts.
The McKenzie Method to exercise is specifically used for spinal problems and relieving back pain. It is not just a method or routine, but a philosophy and has specific procedures to follow.
For many back pain patients, water-based exercises should only be performed under the guidance of a qualified health professional.
Water Therapy Exercise Program
Water therapy (also known as pool therapy, hydrotherapy, and aquatic therapy) is designed to relieve back pain by conditioning and strengthening the muscles.
Water Therapy Exercises
Water therapy exercises range from simple routines performed in a shallow pool to conditioning using underwater treadmills and other high-tech equipment.
The McKenzie Method is a type of physical therapy and exercise that centralizes pain, and then focuses on self-healing techniques, including exercise.