AVOID BACK PAIN IN YOUR WORKOUT
Back pain can really slow down a workout! Oftentimes when you’re trying to get results in the gym, it seems like getting in a few painful moves might be worth it–DON’T RISK IT! In fact, it’s much better to lay off the heavy training on days where your back hurts a bit more than usual, as you can cause much more damage than you might anticipate. For those of us with lower back issues like sciatica, yoga and deep stretching work wonders, when done correctly. Take a look at this collection of moves to stay away from, and what to replace them with.
Avoid These:
Crunches
Toe Touches
Overhead shoulder press
Sit-ups
Straight-Leg Deadlift
Leg Lifts
Bent-Over Row
Jogging or running
Try Instead:
Partial Crunches
Wall Sits
Bird/Dog
Double Knee-to-Chest
Pelvic Tilts/Bridges
Aerobic Exercise (Swimming/Low Impact Aerobics)
Some Pilates/Yoga
Cat and Camel.
Reverse curl-ups
Plank
Lateral raise
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