Is It Better to Bend Over or Stretch for Lower Back Pain? Besides Massage and Exercise, Complete Rest is Also an Option

Lower back pain is very common, so common that everyone will experience it at some point, either early or late, or lightly or severely. The reasons are diverse, and even a light sneeze could trigger it. Although the lumbar spine is only bent and stretched, if the correct method is used incorrectly, it can worsen back pain.

The best way to treat simple lower back pain is to lie in bed completely. The correct posture is the key factor in quickly relieving back pain. Bending over and lifting heavy objects will increase the pressure on the lumbar spine. Data shows that after a week of complete bed rest, all lower back pain will disappear. Remember: complete bed rest, don't get out of bed, not even to eat or brush your teeth. When lying on your back, 25% of the lumbar spine receives the least pressure. If the bending angle exceeds 60 degrees, the pressure can reach 400% to 1000%. Therefore, to avoid aggravating lower back pain, the best way is to lie in bed completely and lie flat on your back, avoiding bending over and carrying heavy loads, and maintaining a stretching posture. It's also very important and necessary to do waist extension exercises on the bed on time;

When a doctor says you have spinal stenosis, he will definitely not recommend stretching. Although 'walking thirty meters, riding a bike three kilometers' doesn't hurt. Pushing a stroller or slightly bent movements like climbing hills or cycling won't cause lower back pain. You can sit on your knees in bed and roll around like a ball to exercise. If you can't do it yourself, let family members bend your legs to help;

Stiffness is often caused by lower back pain and neck pain, which often leads to hunching and constricted breathing. Stretching and chest expansion are very important to combat stiffness.

The relationship between body posture and health is close. Lower back pain must not be ignored. Wish you can watch the video and always maintain a healthy lifestyle!