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"&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Back pain comes in two forms:\u00A0&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/acute-low-back-pain-296544&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;acute&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;\u00A0and\u00A0&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/persistent-pain-297140&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;chronic&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;. Acute pain arises when you injure yourself from a fall, a sports injury, or perhaps improper heavy lifting. It occurs suddenly and you feel it immediately. It could be a disc or pulled muscle, but whatever it is, if this happens you should seek medical attention right away.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Chronic pain, on the other hand, creeps up over time. Interestingly, it generally comes from one of two extremes: too much or not enough activity. How can this be?&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ol&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Too Much of an Activity:&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; For the active person, chronic back pain can come from repetitive pounding on the spine as in running, jumping \u00A0or other\u00A0&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/is-high-impact-exercise-right-for-you-1230821&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;high impact&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;\u00A0activities. Think of the \u201Cwear and tear\u201D that happens on cars or appliances\u2014the same holds true for our bodies. It can also be from repetitive twisting and turning as in swinging a golf club or a tennis racket. There are endless things that cause wear and tear on the back.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Not Enough Activity:&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;\u00A0&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/ways-to-become-less-sedentary-189729&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;4&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Sedentary&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;\u00A0people experience the same kind of pain for opposite reasons. Muscles that go unused become stiff and inflexible. Sitting all day causes tight hip-flexors, poor posture and weak abdominals. When your muscles are limited to the same basic body position day in and day out they do not learn to move safely and freely through different ranges of motions and are injured more easily at sudden movements. In addition, the body is one long kinetic chain. Tight hamstrings or hip flexors turn into tight hips and glutes, which pull on the back and create pain.&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ol&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;What&amp;amp;#39;s the Solution?&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Whether your back pain is from overuse, underuse, or something completely different, the question remains, what can you do about it?\u00A0 If improper standing or sitting is the problem, start with proper body mechanics.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Stand Properly: &amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;Pull your low abs in, tuck your pelvis and, if possible, place one foot on a stool or ledge. Take frequent breaks to stretch or walk if you can.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Sit Properly: &amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;Try to get a chair with good back support. Roll up a towel or bring a pillow to place behind your lumbar spine. Never slouch. Keep your abs pulled in and your shoulders back and down. Get up and walk at least once an hour, preferably more.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;strong&amp;gt;The Exercise Solution&amp;lt;/strong&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;That being said, the best medicine for dealing with back pain is (drum roll please)\u2026. EXERCISE! And before you jump to the conclusion that the fitness professional is turning to exercise yet again, there are just a few other professionals who would agree, namely\u00A0&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.health.harvard.edu/pain/daily-moves-to-prevent-low-back-pain&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;externalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;5&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Harvard Medical School&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;,\u00A0&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic&amp;amp;#61;A00175&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;externalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;6&amp;quot;&amp;gt;The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;\u00A0and the Mayo Clinic.\u00A0All three organizations list exercise as their number one solution for low back pain prevention. In addition, the\u00A0&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/healthy-living-article/60/1580/what-are-some-back-pain-do-s-and-don-ts-for/&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;externalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;7&amp;quot;&amp;gt;American Council on Exercise&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;\u00A0recommends specific dos and don&amp;amp;#39;ts for exercising with low back pain. Yes, the recommendations for exercise seem to be overwhelming when it comes to dealing with back pain. However, the type of exercise you perform is going to make a difference and when it comes to exercising to relieve back pain there are two important goals:&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ol&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Stretching the back and legs&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Strengthening the entire core&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ol&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Below are a few of my favorite exercises Try to practice them on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to help prevent or lessen the pain in that aching back.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;This move will strengthen your core in a slow, controlled motion, teach you to\u00A0articulate\u00A0your spine, and stretch the muscles in the back and legs that cause tightness in the back.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;A) Lie flat on your back with your arms extended overhead.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;B) Inhale arms to the sky, exhale, and slowly roll up into a \u201CC\u201D curve, reaching for your toes. (Think about threading your belly button to your spine, and activate your transverse abdominus.)&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;C) Inhale and start to slowly go back in a C curve.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;D) Exhale as you uncurl your body one vertebra at a time back into the\u00A0mat.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Be sure to keep your feet on the ground as you move slowly. Perform 6-8 roll-ups.&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Glute bridges will strengthen your glutes and hamstrings as well as your low back. They will also give the chest and shoulders a nice stretch.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;A) Lie on back with bent knees hip distance apart, and feet flat on mat stacked under the knees.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;B) Engage the core and squeeze your glutes as you lift your hips to a bridge. Hold, squeezing tight, and return to mat with control.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Repeat 6-8 times.&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;A traditional cat pose from yoga will effectively stretch the entire spine as well as promote spinal flexibility.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;A) Begin on your hands and knees with hands directly under shoulders and knees directly under hips.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;B) Start with your spine in a \u201Cneutral\u201D or long position, then slowly tuck your tailbone and lower the crown of your head, so your back gently rounds.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;C) Draw your naval up to your spine and breathe gently as you hold the stretch.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Perform 6-8 reps.&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;This move teaches the body to use core stability, strengthens the abs and in turn, the low back. It also lengthens the spinal column and improves posture.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;A) Kneel on the mat on all fours. Reach one arm long, draw in the abdominals, and extend the opposite leg long behind you.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;B) Repeat on the other side.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Perform 6-8 per side. Move slow and steady, holding arm and leg out momentarily before switching.&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;This move will strengthen all your core muscles and teaches lengthening and better posture.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;A) Begin lying on the floor with your forearms flat on the floor, making sure that your elbows are aligned directly under your shoulders.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;B) Engage your core and raise your body up off the floor, keeping your forearms and knees on the floor and your body in a straight line from your head to your knees. Keep your abdominals engaged and try to let your hips rise or drop.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Hold forearm plank for 30 seconds to start, trying to progress to a 60 second hold&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;A mid-back extension strengthens you entire back as well as your transverse abdominus. It also promotes proper posture.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;A) Start lying face down on mat. Lift abs away from mat to engage them and slide the shoulders down the back. The head is lifted in a low hover. Your body is one long line.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;B) Using your back muscles and core, lift the chest away from the mat into extension as you exhale. Think of lengthening from the crown of the head.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;C) Inhale and return back down to the mat slowly getting longer through the spine as you return.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Perform 6-8 reps.&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;These planks will strengthen your obliques and the stabilizers in your mid-section, which can support your back during exercise.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;A) Begin lying on the floor with your forearm on the mat and shoulder stacked over elbow. Legs are long with feet stacked on top of each other.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;B) Lift your body into a side plank position, keeping your lower knee on the floor and your abdominals engaged. Try to to let your hips rise or drop.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;This move stretches the low back, hamstrings, lower legs and feet.\u00A0&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;A) Begin in a kneeling position on your mat with hands directly under shoulders, fingers spread wide.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;B) Tuck your toes under and engage your abdominals as you push your body up off the mat so only your hands and feet are on the mat.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;C) Press through your hands moving your chest gently toward your thighs and your heels gently toward the floor.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;D) Relax your head and neck and breathe fully.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Hold for 30 seconds.&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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