I am having immense pain in my lower spine in lumbar vertebrae. I am 18 years old. I have done lower spine mobilising exercises but instead they increase the pain. What do I do. Thanks for any help in an xray there is very minor bend at the 2nd last lumbar vertebrae.
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Below are exercises that strengthen the lower back and help manage lower back pain: 1. Bridges?lie on the ground and bend the knees, placing the feet flat on the floor hip-width apart. Press the feet into the floor, keeping the arms by the sides. Raise the buttocks off the ground until the body forms a straight line from the shoulders to the knees. Squeeze the buttocks with the shoulders remaining on the floor. Lower the buttocks to the ground and rest for a few seconds.Repeat 15 times and then rest for 1 minute.Do 3 sets of 15 repetitions.2. Knee-to-chest stretches? lie on the back on the floor. Bend the knees, keeping both feet flat on the floor. Use both hands to pull one knee in toward the chest. Hold the knee against the chest for 5 seconds, keeping the abdominals tight and pressing the spine into the floor. Return to the starting position. Repeat with the opposite leg. Repeat with each leg 2?3 times twice a day. 3. Lower back rotational stretches?lie back on the floor with bent knees and feet flat on the ground. Keeping the shoulders firmly on the floor, gently roll both bent knees over to one side. Hold the position for 5?10 seconds. Return to the starting position. Gently roll the bent knees over to the opposite side, hold, and then return to the starting position. Repeat 2?3 times on each side twice a day. 4. Draw-in maneuvers? lie back on the floor with knees bent and feet flat, keeping the arms by the sides. Breathe in deeply. While breathing out, pull the bellybutton toward the spine, tightening the abdominal muscles and keeping the hips still. Hold the position for 5 seconds. Repeat 5 times. 5. Pelvic tilts? lie back on the floor with knees bent and feet flat, keeping the arms by the sides. Gently arch the lower back and push the stomach out. Hold for 5 seconds, then relax. Flatten the back and pull the bellybutton in toward the floor. Hold for 5 seconds, then relax. Increase the number of repetitions daily, building up to 30. 6. Lying lateral leg lifts? lie on one side with the legs together. Keep the lower leg slightly bent. Draw the bellybutton into the spine to engage the core muscles. Raise the top leg about 18 inches, keeping it straight and extended. Hold the position for 2 seconds. Repeat 10 times. Turn onto the other side of the body and repeat, lifting the other leg. Perform 3 sets on each side. 7. Cat stretches? get onto the hands and knees with the knees hip-width apart. Arch the back, pulling the bellybutton up toward the spine. Slowly relax the muscles and allow the abdomen to sag toward the floor. Return to the starting position. Repeat 3?5 times twice a day. 8. Supermans? lie face down on the ground and stretch both arms out in front of the body, keeping the legs stretched out and flat on the ground. Raise both the hands and feet, aiming to create a gap of about 6 inches between them and the floor. Try to pull in the bellybutton, lifting it off the floor to engage the core muscles. Keep the head straight and look at the floor to avoid neck injury. Stretch the hands and feet outward as far as possible. Hold the position for 2 seconds. Return to the starting position. Repeat 10 times. For this homeopathic treatment is very effective for more details you can consult me. Â
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Hi lybrate-user, I would like to know whether you have done any recent workout at the gym? Or carried any unusual heavy load? Or sat in an incorrect posture for your studies or test? Stress on your lower lumbar spine could be due to a variety of reasons. In your case, it looks like you have performed incorrect exercise form to cure your low back pain. The immediate tip I would suggest is: 1. To apply an ice pack/ice bag/ice cube massage on your low back where you have immense pain for about 15-20 minutes. Make sure you use a cotton towel over it and not apply directly on the painful region. 2. Once the pain subsides, start with some proper core activation i.e tummy tuck exercise in standing, walking and lifting anything! 3. Kindly avoid doing the exercise that increases your pain in the lower spine temporarily 4. Low back stretches are a must!- a. Lie down on floor and hug your knee to the chest. Hold this stretch for low back, buttocks and hips for about 60 seconds and repeat for 5-7 times/day b. Sit on a chair: cross one leg on another and start bending forwards until you feel a good stretch in the buttocks and back of thigh. Hold the stretch for 60 seconds and repeat 5-7 times/day perform these tips and further let me know about your progress of pain via Lybrate consultation I shall look into your x ray reports and we will together correct the exercise forms together with some more exercises and tips thank you! stay home. Stay safe. Â
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