Specific Low Back Pain Exercises by Dr. Jordan Sudberg

 The majority of physical therapy programs have been designed for treating lower back pain. As well as some radiating discomfort (pain emanating from the lower leg). Can include a mixture of the following types of exercises:

Stretching.

Dr. Jordan Sudberg explains, Proper stretching of muscles, in conjunction with vigorous exercises, will allow you to maintain your range of motion. That is normal and offers relief to muscles that often suffer in disuse (shrinking muscles due to inactivity). Or who are in spasms due to improper positioning or nerve inflammation? 

For many patients. It's recommended to adhere to an exercise routine that was specifically developed by a physical therapist or a chiropractor. As a rule of thumb. Those suffering from low back pain should concentrate on stretching the abdomen muscles of the lower back the legs, and hips. The patient shouldn't be bouncing during stretching, and all stretching should be gradual and slow.

Dynamic stabilization exercises. 

These exercises require the application of various exercises and could include using balance machines. Exercise balls, or other specific exercises for stabilizing. Dr. Jordan Sudberg said the goal of dynamic stabilization exercise is to strengthen secondary muscles in the spinal column. They aid in supporting the spine over different types of movement.

 Exercises to strengthen the core. 

These are specifically designed exercises that build abdominal muscles and lower back muscles.  Erector spine to build the "belt of muscle" in the area of the spine. 

According to Dr. Jordan Sudberg, these routines typically consist of:

• Particular abdominal strength exercises specific abdominal strength exercises. Like sit-ups abdominal machines, crunches or leg raises.

• Lower back exercise (hyperextensions) is a form of exercise that can be completed using machines. Or simply lying on your stomach and gradually lifting your chest off the ground. This exercise uses low back muscles to "hyperextend the spine.

• "Good mornings" also serve as exercises to strengthen those muscles in the back of your legs. This workout requires the person to stand straight with their legs and shoulders wide apart using a broomstick. Or a weighted bar placed across shoulders. The patient slowly bends forward until their face is level with the floor before raising again. It's similar to stretching to meet the toes but there is a weight on the shoulders.

Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain Relief

Certain physical therapy facilities may also offer water (water) treatment. The body is supported by water and helps to reduce the effects of gravity. Which makes it simpler for patients to begin exercising. Aquatic therapy can be extremely beneficial for older patients. As well as disabled people who might not be strong enough to perform certain exercises that are not in the water.

Lumbar tension

Dr. Jordan Sudberg explains Another element of physical therapy may be lumbar tension. When using lumbar traction. The patient lies on their back and is seated on the table using cables coming from the table's foot. That connects to the strap put around the hips of the patient. The cable is connected to the weights located at the foot end of the table. Which creates an ongoing and gentle pulling force to the hips towards the foot end of the table. 

The purpose of traction is to relieve the disc space and muscles of the back of the lumbar spine. This is believed to allow for a period of recuperation that allows muscles to rest and take pressure off disc space. Research on the effectiveness of traction is a bit skewed and some studies have shown that it can be beneficial. As well as other studies proving that it's of no or no benefit to patients suffering from lower back pain.

When Exercise Doesn't Work

Many times the spine specialists refer patients to physical therapy. The patients go back to the doctor. Stating that they have put off the therapy because it injured their backs or they weren't receiving sufficient relief from lower back pain in return for their efforts.