I have a chronic back problem & can't do much of a  physical work out. What should I do ?
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Before you workout you might want to ice the area of your back that flares up. Hopefully, doing so will cut down on the inflammation which maybe what is at the heart of the problem. Also, if you have pain issues ask your doctor if a TENS unit would help you. Used correctly it often stops pain in its tracts. Good luck.
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i ripped the muscles in my back a few years ago which put me in hospital. as a result all the bones in the base of my spine stopped working properly and i was told i would need surgery.\ni went to see a chiropractor, who managed to free it all up after a few sessions.\nhe gave me some strenching exersices to do every morning, apparently they are pretty common techniques. i was also told to gradually build up my abs as it takes the strain off your back.\nmy back isn't perfect now and i'm told it never will be, but i went from constant daily pain to now having the occasional twinge.\ngo see a chiropractor, and SLOWLY build your abs. also losing weigh helps a lot
969912
I suggest homeopathic treatment, it will workout.  \nGood luck.
871509
Bruce just live, exercise is part of normal life. if you don't move enough your body will not work well. even going to the toilet is funtioned by good movement. you must find a good motivation, walking, running, cycling, swimming, I am disabled to certain degree 30%, but I try to move as much as possable, walking in the mountains cycling along side a river. I have to go to hospital next week for a knee replacement in the right side, unyet I spent a week looking after a friends dog, in a high mountain, walking, and enjoying fresh air, since I know what movement I have now, I will have the benifit after my operation. you must not let your muscles fail at an early age, you will be worse as you get older. enjoy life, exercise also gets a control on depresion, which if you are not getting out enough, I would say you are suffering with. you will enlarge most muscles and blood supply, which I am sure you know you need to enlarge****
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You need to see a good physical therapist (like me) who can prescribe the RIGHT kind of exercises that you need for both your problems following an evaluation where he performs strength, range of motion and other tests on you to determine which exercises will help you.  The wrong exercises will only make your problems worse.
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If the pain is frequently, you shoud visit a doctor so you don't risk hurting your back anymore.  If you can afford one, think about working with a personal trainer to learn how to properly do the exercises so you don't hurt yourself.  If the back pain continues, see a chiropracter or get a massage to relax the muscles.
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Sounds like a back problem.Try talking to a chiropractor.
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The answer to your question is in your name ... you need therapy.  Ask the doctor who diagonsed you to send you for some physical therapy.  Your therapist should be able to help you with both issues.\n\nTo lose weight you need a good source of cardio exercise that you can perform painfree, most likely walking or jogging, since that keeps the spine in extension, rather than flexion, which can aggrevate a disc.  Definitely avoid sitting exercise like biking.  Water aerobics and walking in a pool are also good forms of exercise for you.  \n\nFinally check out the link for some good exercises to improve your trunk stability to help you stabilize your spine and support your back.  Good luck!
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If you are really fat you may have to start slow. Try to do a bodyweight squat. Can you do them or do you loose your balance? Can you do even 1 pushup in good form?  Try bending over 10 times with straight legs and your hands in front of you, do you feel ok or does it kind of hurt your back?\n\nIf you had problems with that stuff, you need to start with machines. You need to concentrate on building core strength. Do 8 sets of situps, 5 reps each holding a light weight. Try to do them on a slight decline if you can. Do 8 sets 5 reps of hyper-extensions. Hold a light weight if you can, if not do body weight. In addition do 1 set of each of these with a weight you can get 6 to 8 reps.\n1 bench press machine\n1 incline bench machine\n1 military press machine\n1 lateral raise machine\n1 row\n1 front pulldown\n1 leg press\n1 curl\n1 standing calf raise\n1 set curls barbell\n1 set hammer curls dumbbell\ndo this 3 days a week, nonconsecutive.\n\nIf you can do all that bodyweight stuff ok, you want to do freeweights. Start with a 2 day split twice a week. Or maybe a 3 day split once a week. You might only want to do 1 set of everything if you are pretty badly out of shape. You can start with more if you are able.\n\nYou can build a routine with information here.\nhttp://www.exrx.net/
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I don't know the full scope of your back condition.  But I would recommend a non-medication approach.  Try Chiropractic or Acupuncture.  Both are great a relieving even long-standing back pain (depending on what is wrong with you, of course).\n\nSorry, I know this doesn't really answer your specific question, but I hope it offers some healtier alternatives.  Good luck!
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You might have a pinched nerve in your hip or back or something. Try doing some stretching exercises or see a phisio to crack your back back into place.
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check with your doctor, but start slow and work up.  I had the same problems as you and exercise has definitly helped with both of them being lowered.
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I have constant back pain after standing long periods of time or any kind of lifting. I use Icy Hot and that helps. Take a hot shower and then put some of that on that area that hurts. Take Advil good for inflammed muscles or a small dosage of a muscle relaxer. They have that new thing they show on tv that is like a wrap around band for your back that holds the disk that has the medicine in it. If it continues you may need to go to the doctor or a chiropractor. I went to a chiroprator one time and my back felt really good afterwards but you have to keep going back every so many weeks.
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First, if the pian is severe, you should see a doctor. There may be a medical reason for the back pain.\n\nHere's a list of exercises that target the lower back. Also, working your abs will really help take pressure off your lower back. And losing that "spare tire" will be a big relief.
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You should talk to your doctor to be cleared to do strenuous exercises. He may have you start slow, and work up to something more strenuous. You definately don't want to cause yourself to have a heart attack or something.
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its called chronic back pain, and no, im not being sarcastic, i have it too.\nthey give me pain pills too but they dont work. have you tried heating pads? i bought a heated blanket last year and that thing works wonders.\nhave you gone to a Physiatrist before? and no, im not making that word up. its an actual doctor whos specialty is chronic back pain. where do you live? if you live in boston i can recomend a good doctor!
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I'm sure both of you should be on medication, right? Sometimes over exercising can aggravate make the condition worst. Try doing the cobra posture exercise which is supposed to be good for back ache. Lie down flat on your tummy and try lift up your head and chest. Do this exercise every morning before you leave your bed and every night before sleeping.You can also try the supplement, Glucosamine Chondroitin, people who have joints and back pains swear by it.Pound some ginger and boil it in water for 15 minuties (a piece thumb sized ginger to 1 cup of water, add a bit of honey and drink it 2 times daily, it helps to relieve rheumatism associated to too long periods of muscles and bone-aches, like back pains.