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Core Exercises For Lower Back Pain

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If you’ve been dealing with aching lower back pain, exercising may be low on your priority list. However, regular movement is good for your back. Dr. Sophia Argeropoulos is an experienced chiropractor in Port Jefferson Station who will help design an exercise regimen to not only strengthen your core, but also your back. These exercises can be beneficial in all phases of your treatment program and help improve the spinal and abdominal muscles that help support your lower back. Continue reading to discover some of the best core exercises for lower back pain! 

Core Exercises For Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain is one of the leading reasons people visit our chiropractor in Port Jefferson Station. This issue is commonly associated with aging, as muscles stiffen, bone mass diminishes, and the discs in your spine lose flexibility and fluid. Those who are mostly sedentary or overweight are at a much higher risk of developing lower back pain. Fortunately, relief for lower back pain may be as simple as focusing on strengthening your core muscles that support your spine. Here are some of the best exercises for toning your core and keeping your back feeling good:

Pelvic Tilt

  1. Start on your back with both knees bent and feet flat on the floor. 
  2. Draw your stomach towards your spine and contract your abdominal muscles.
  3. Without lifting your hips or back off of the floor, slowly tilt your pelvis up. Use your abdominal muscles rather than your legs. 
  4. Hold this position for ten seconds, then rest. 
  5. Gently tilt your pelvis down into the floor and hold. 
  6. Repeat these movements ten times. 

Arm and Leg Raises

  1. Start on the ground, kneeling on all fours. 
  2. Make sure your hands are shoulder-width apart and have your knees hip-width apart. Keep your spine neutral and relaxed. 
  3. Contract your back and abdominal muscles and lift one arm. Hold this position for ten seconds. 
  4. Lower this arm, repeat on the opposite side and repeat with each leg for ten repetitions. 
  5. Increase difficulty by raising the alternate arm and leg simultaneously. 

Diagonal Curl 

  1. Start by lying on your back with feet flat on the floor and knees bent to 90 degrees. 
  2. Draw your stomach toward your spine and contract your abdominal muscles. 
  3. Slowly sit up to around 45 degrees, reaching both arms towards one side, then reaching to the other side. 
  4. Gently lower down while keeping your abdominal muscles tightened. 
  5. Rest in this position for ten seconds, then repeat ten times for three sets. 

Contact Our Chiropractor in Port Jefferson Station

Performing core exercises can help prevent injury, improve flexibility, and increase stability. Any patients experiencing lower back pain should consider visiting our chiropractor in Port Jefferson Station for care. Be sure to contact Dr. Sophia Argeropoulos today to schedule an appointment!

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