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Sore back how to stay fit?

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  • 21-03-2013 10:24pm
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    fire_man
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    I injured my lower back this week.How can i keep the fitness up over the next couple of weeks?Doctor advised me it is a muscle injury.thanks


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    minilis
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    fire_man wrote: »
    I injured my lower back this week.How can i keep the fitness up over the next couple of weeks?Doctor advised me it is a muscle injury.thanks
    Depends on what aggravates pain. Cycling usually very good for Low Back Pain but if bending aggravates it is sometimes not a good idea.
    Likewise with swimming-not good if standing/extension aggravates.
    But as long as no leg/radiation of pain cycling is usually fine.
    So generally low impact activities. I would usually start my patients on active range of movement exercises and stretches and then progress to more dynamic exercise. Remember exercise is one of the best treatments for LBP!


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    fire_man
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    Thanks


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