Hello everyone, this is James Lu from Lu Strength &Therapy and in this video
we'll be talking about lower back pain along with different exercises you can
do for pain relief. It is important to note that not all lower back pain stem
from the same cause and that the exercises in this video are designed to
help strengthen the core which is one of the main reasons for back pain. The
causes of lower back pain can vary however is usually contributed from a
lack of stability and or weakness somewhere in the body which can result
in the lower back to compensate. Some other causes of lower back pain,
specifically in the weightlifting community is simply hyperextending the
lower back during squats along with deadlifts and not knowing how to engage
the core properly. Other common causes are simply sitting for long duration
which shorten the hip flexors along with poor movement patterns whether it's
picking up something from the ground to heavy lifting. The goals
when rehabilitating the lower back is to strengthen the muscles that are
responsible for stabilizing the lower back and pelvis these muscles include
the abdominals obliques and gluteal muscles. Depending on the individual
stretching and/or releasing the strong and tight muscles such as the hip
flexors and also contribute to correcting lower back pain.
The first exercise are dead bugs. They are designed to help strengthen the core
and are generally safe for anybody experiencing lower back pain. The main
purpose of this exercise is to keep the abdominal and core region completely
engaged throughout the entire range of motion. To begin simply lay on the ground
with your legs bent to 90 degrees with the arms reach towards the ceiling. Pull
the belly button in towards the spine to engage the abdominals slowly lower one
arm and the opposing leg away from the body
If this variation is too difficult or recreates any pain simply remove the
arms from the movement and only lower the legs to the ground
A common mistake during the dead bug is not activating the core correctly which
leads to arching of lower back. This can be seen by having a ribcage
flaring upwards towards the chest. The second exercise are bird dogs. This
exercise is very similar to the dead bug as it challenges the core and
strengthens it without aggravating the lower back. Begin on a quadruped
position by having your hands and knees on the ground. Be sure that the knees are
underneath the hips with the hands underneath the shoulders. While
maintaining a neutral spine lift one arm up above your head while extending the
opposite leg behind. Avoid any twisting of the torso and pelvis to minimize any
compensation from the lower back. To ensure that you're performing this
correctly, simply add a foam roller or water bottle on your lower back. If the
object is falling off it simply means that you're compensating with different
muscle groups. The last exercise are side planks which are designed to strengthen
the core specifically the obliques which can help with core stability. Start by
laying on your side on the ground the hips and knees bent to roughly 45
degrees. Prop yourself up with your elbow . Be sure to have it underneath your
shoulder to avoid any compensation.Begin by lifting the hips upwards towards the
ceiling while maintaining a neutral spine with the abdominals engaged
A common mistake during the side plank is having the elbows too far away from
the hips this would cause unwanted tension in the shoulders
When performing these exercises be sure to terminate the exercise if there is
any aggravation of the lower back and/or recreation of the symptoms. Aim for total
to 15 repetitions for 2 to 3 sets and perform this routine as often as you can
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