exerciseHow can I improve the strength in my lower back?
4
Likes
I have injured my lower back and have been having physio for a 'sacroiliac joint sprain' for the past 2 weeks.
I have only been shown 1 exercise to continue at home which is muscle clenching of my lower back - is there anything else I can try to A) ease the pain B) get my body moving as I feel like my back seizes in one position and C) prevent it happening again?
I did the injury whilst exercising - sitting on the floor and stretching to touch my toes and felt a very big 'ouch'
I have only been shown 1 exercise to continue at home which is muscle clenching of my lower back - is there anything else I can try to A) ease the pain B) get my body moving as I feel like my back seizes in one position and C) prevent it happening again?
I did the injury whilst exercising - sitting on the floor and stretching to touch my toes and felt a very big 'ouch'
By Helen – almost 2 years ago
Replies
Similar Posts
Leave a Reply / Answer
You need to be logged in in order to give a response to this question. Sign up here – it's free!
In my experience, backs "go" like that when there is some imbalance of something tight and something weak.
Tight muscles to look for are hamstrings, piriformus, and lower back muscles. It's a good start.
A progressive exercise to do would be lying face down on a swiss ball and lifting your legs straight from your hips. This stabilizes the lower back and let's the muscles slide..
Fitness Professional