03/17/2023
Over the past 10 years of working in the fitness industry, one of the most common issues clients approach me with is back pain. I strongly believe that most cases of back pain can be solved with a simple solution, which I will list below. Unfortunately, people often try to put a band-aid on it by using pain medication, back wraps, or other temporary solutions. Below I will list a few of the most common causes of back pain along with solutions and a few photos of exercises and stretches to reduce pain:
Poor posture: Maintaining a bad posture while sitting or standing can put a lot of strain on your back muscles, leading to discomfort and pain. To alleviate pain caused by poor posture, try incorporating stretches that aim your back muscles, such as cat-cow stretch, child's pose, and downward dog.
Weak core muscles: Weak core muscles can also contribute to back pain. To strengthen your core muscles, try performing exercises like planks, side planks, and bird-dog exercises.
Tight hamstrings: Tight hamstrings can pull on your lower back, causing pain and discomfort. To stretch your hamstrings, try incorporating forward folds, seated hamstring stretches, and standing hamstring stretches.
Weak glutes: Weak glutes can also contribute to back pain, as they are an essential muscle group that helps support your lower back. To strengthen your glutes, try performing exercises like squats, lunges, and bridges.
Herniated discs: If you have a herniated disc, it's crucial to seek advice from a medical expert before engaging in any workouts or stretches. However, in some cases, gentle stretching and low-impact exercises like walking or swimming can help alleviate pain and discomfort.
If you have any questions in regards to any of the exercises or regarding back pain in general feel free to message me or schedule a 30 minute complimentary session with. If you don't currently reside in Cincinnati but are still interested in an individualized program to help alleviate back pain then schedule a call today to see if my online training is the right fit for you!