Back and abdominal exercises – What you should know

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Back and abdominal exercises What you should
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The spinal cord provides a support frame to your
back. Muscles and ligaments connected to this
frame give strength and stability to your spine,
arms and legs. These muscles are abdominal and
back muscles. They are the key components to keep
your body upright and movement smooth. When
these core muscles are in poor health, additional
stress is applied to your spine leading to back
pain and sometimes even back injury. Hence,
special exercises are recommended by a
chiropractor for back pain. These exercises
strengthen the core muscles, making you strong
and healthy.
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• Benefits of Back and Abdominal
• Weak or tight muscles can lead to painful cramps.
  They can also cause problems in the bone
  structure of the spine due to poor posture.
  Developing strength in back and abdominal muscles
  has many benefits like
• Improving your posture
• Reducing the chances of back pain
• Reducing the severity of back pain
• Protecting you against injury by responding
  efficiently to stresses
• Quick healing of back problems

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Categories of Back and Abdominal Muscles for
Exercise There are three different muscle
categories for exercises Extensors Back and
gluteal muscles These muscles are used to
straighten the back, lift and extend, and the
movement of the thighs away from the
body.
Flexors Abdominal and iliopsoas muscles These
muscles are used to bend and support the spine
from the front. They also control the lower
spine, flex and movement of thighs toward the
body.
Obliques or Rotators Paraspinal muscles or side
muscles These muscles are used to stabilize the
spine when upright. They also rotate the spine
and help maintain proper posture and spinal
curvature. Without specific back and abdominal
exercises, these muscles will weaken over time,
increasing the chance of developing or worsening
back pain.
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Guidelines for Back and Abdominal
Exercises General guidelines for workouts 1.Do
not start exercises for the first time during a
back pain. Consult your chiropractor for back
pain exercises first and then start. 2.Continue
exercising even after pain diminishes, rather,
add back and abdominal exercises to your daily
workout regime. 3.Do a combination of
extension and flexion exercises to balance the
trunk muscles. 4.Exercises in sets of 3 to 5
repetitions for 4 times a week. 5.Start working
out under the guidance of a physical therapist or
at least a gym trainer to learn properly and get
the right posture.
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Author Bio Dr. Ronald T. Linzner B.Sc.,
D.C. has been a chiropractor for Back Pain in
Barrie, Ontario since his graduation in 1996. He
has an interest in the feet and gait and their
effect on the spine and is experienced in
diagnosing and correcting problems with your
gait. He designs custom orthotics and orthopedic
shoes. If you are not sure if it is a
chiropractic problem ask. He will be happy to let
you know.
You have to be patient as the results of these
exercises may take up to 6 weeks. Together with
the exercises you can use custom made orthotics
to maintain your posture while walking and
standing. A strong back and healthy abdominal
muscles can help avoid and heal most types of
back pain, especially the common forms. But
always seek expert advice from a chiropractic
clinic when beginning a back strengthening
routine. Call us today to schedule a
consultation with Dr. Ron.