According to the WHO, 8 out of 10 people suffer from low back pain. To avoid this nuisance, see what physical activities can help
If you haven’t needed help from exercises for lower back pain, it’s entirely possible that your turn will come at some point. At least, that’s what the World Health Organization (WHO)which points out that eight out of 10 people worldwide will suffer from this discomfort throughout their lives.
Household activities, stress, wrong movements in training, many hours of working in the same position and many other factors can lead to pain and injury in this lower region of the spine, which is close to the pelvis.
“It is the second pain that most motivates medical consultations, behind only headaches. However, it is possible to improve your physical condition a lot and reduce this back discomfort with physical exercises,” he says Monica Marques, technical director of CIA Athletica.
Therefore, some modes of activity are more suitable for those suffering from this problem. See what they are below:
Back pain exercises
Below, Monica has pointed out some good alternatives to improve back pain.
He points out, however, that regardless of the practice you choose, it is essential that you carry out a medical evaluation before starting your activities.
“Ideally, supervising a personal trainer will also ensure a better outcome, as they are a trained professional to create a safe and efficient workout for every type of profile, including those looking to start physical activity to relieve and reduce ache”.
Bodybuilding
A training aimed at this end is able to strengthen all the muscles of the body and even bring more firmness and stability to the spine as a whole.
I swim
It works practically on all the muscles of the body and is still a very popular practice among children and adolescents, age groups who have suffered from pain in the lumbar and cervical spine, due to excessive hours in front of computers, video games and mobile phones.
“Swimming has all the benefits of a water sport, which is why it’s so good for lowering back pain, as its movements especially strengthen the upper body and the breathing exercises improve posture.”
water aerobics
Still inside the pool, hydrogym is also a recommended option for back pain, especially due to the shock absorption capacity of water.
pilates
Another practice that strengthens the “core” (the musculature of the central region of the body) is pilates, which also provides correct posture, helping to minimize the risks of developing spinal problems.
“In addition, we like to recommend this modality because it also helps a lot with mental health, as it relieves anxiety and stress through breathing, stretching and relaxation exercises,” Mônica explains.
“The trainee also develops greater awareness of his own body, progressively improving motor coordination and, just like in bodybuilding, his muscular endurance,” he adds.
Source: Terra
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