Solution to low back pain
Is there something natural that you may know about that will suppress lower back pain, as well as some back exercises to help as well? I’m 6′, 259 pounds and need to get to around 205-210.
The first thing you’ve got to attend is the excess bodyweight. While perhaps not the root of your problem, it is certainly a major contributing factor. It’s gotta go or your problems will worsen. This is accomplished, as you well know, by exercise and correct eating habits.
Without medical attention, you’re limited to the over-the-counter painkillers like Tylenol and Aleve, and anti-inflammatory products like Advil and aspirin. These will help to a degree.
Bottom line, you lower the stress on your back and your entire system as you lower your bodyweight. It’s a wonderful thing if you or your spouse are great food-makers, but you must take strong and deliberate steps to drop the weight and build the body’s muscular system.
Discipline and perseverance and smart thinking are the tools. Everything will improve as you get in shape: energy, health, strength, endurance, diminishing of pain and of back-overload, attitude and behavior.
I suggest you train in a gym where a stationary bike is available for aerobics (four 20-minute sessions of various intensities a week) and 45-60 minute weight workouts three days a week. Nothing overhead, light weight (to moderate weight, in time) for reps in the 8,10,12 range, entire body with an ear to your low-back pain signals.
Take your time to develop your routine as you feel your way around the gym and recall your past workouts and condition your mind and body. Always warm up. Read my last newsletter for the training approach.
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Train hard and always… God’s Might… Dave
Dave Draper - Dave Draper Posted on June 28th, 2008 in Injuries and illness, Joint Pain by Dave Draper