Understanding Lower Back Pain and Physiotherapy
Lower back pain is a common issue that can affect daily activities and quality of life. Physiotherapy offers targeted exercises that help reduce pain and enhance mobility.
Safe Exercises to Try at Home
- Pelvic Tilts: Lie on your back with knees bent. Tighten abdominal muscles and flatten your back against the floor, hold for 5 seconds, then release.
- Cat-Cow Stretch: On hands and knees, alternate arching your back towards the ceiling and dipping it towards the floor to increase flexibility.
- Knee-to-Chest Stretch: Pull one knee towards your chest while lying on your back, hold for 20 seconds, and switch legs to stretch lower back muscles.
- Bridging: Lie on your back with knees bent, lift hips off the floor while squeezing glutes, hold briefly, then lower down slowly.
Precautions
Always perform exercises gently and avoid any movement that causes sharp pain. Consult with a physiotherapist to tailor exercises to your specific condition.
At Pinnacle Health Clinic, our expert physiotherapists guide you through personalized rehabilitation programs to help you regain strength and reduce pain effectively.
