Stay Active and Get Rid of Lower Back Pain

Staying active with regular exercise is essential to our body. According to one study, nearly 90 percent of chronic low back pain sufferers are people who do not follow an exercise regimen. The other 10 percent have back and leg pain due to injury.
The symptoms of back pain vary in some respects and similar in others. Most people find that reclining or lying down will improve their pain and after their initial severe episode, many will spend the night without severe pain. Some people experience more severe pain when you bend over to pick something up. Some get relief from back arch or extend the back.
With an acute episode, back pain can be very serious for a few days or a week and then usually improve. 2 weeks to 4 weeks, most people are much better. The length of time between episodes varies greatly from person to person, and the duration of each episode, the intensity of each episode, and how well each individual copes with the pain.
Exercise and staying active can relieve back pain and can help speed recovery. Stretching and strengthening the stomach, back and leg muscles that are less susceptible to injuries that can cause back pain. Strong stomach, back and leg muscles also better support the spine, reducing pressure on spinal discs. This may help prevent disc injury.
The exercises can help reduce or prevent back pain include:
Aerobic exercise, the condition of the heart and other muscles, maintain health, and speed recovery.
Strengthening exercises, focusing on the back, stomach and leg muscles.
Stretching exercises, which keeps the muscles and other supporting tissues flexible and less prone to injury.
Most back pain can be better if you stay active. Avoid positions and activities that can increase or cause back pain. Use ice and counter painkillers, if necessary. If a person already suffering from low back pain, certain exercises can aggravate includes:
Straight leg sit-ups.
Bent leg sit-ups or abdominal part (curl-ups) when you have acute back pain.
Raising both legs while lying on your back (leg lifts).
Lifting heavy weights above the waist (standing military press or bicep curls).
Curl up.
When a person has no sharp pain, he or she may be ready for gentle strengthening exercises for the stomach, back and legs, and perhaps for some stretching exercises. Exercise not only can help reduce back pain, but also can help a person recover faster, prevent further back injury and reduce the risk of disability from back pain.
Exercises for lower back pain are not complicated and can be done at home without any special equipment. It is important not to let fear of pain trying to keep anyone from light activity. It is important to remember that activity too little can lead to loss of flexibility, strength and endurance, and then more pain.