Back pain is one of the most common medical issues, and there are many causes. You can develop back pain
suddenly
if you fall or have an accident, or it can happen over time as you age. Alex Angeli, MA, CCRAP, a clinical
exercise physiologist at Sharp HealthCare, shares a helpful resistance band exercise to help reduce back pain.
As with any new exercise, contact your primary care physician or physical therapist to make sure it's right for
you.
This exercise targets your chest muscles to help ease pain in your back.
- Hold one end of the resistance band in each hand. Wrap the band around your back and bring the ends up under
your armpits.
- To start the exercise, your arms should be by your armpits and your elbows should be bent. Hold the ends of
the resistance bands in your fists. Hold your fists vertically and rest them on either side of your chest.
- Push both fists forward and rotate them horizontally, as you breathe out. Then, inhale as you slowly rotate
your fists vertically and bring them back toward your body.
Use slow and controlled movements to move your arms forward and back. This is more effective and safer for your
joints. Try to do two sets of 10-15 repetitions.
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