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0 pointsgtowey4y ago0 comments

Try these few exercises:

https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness/superman-exercise

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CfiJ4qfaUbM

And get a foam roller for a easy low back massage.

I used to have low back pain for a long time from too much desk work. Although I do a lot of different exercises now, I think those 3 things are the easiest and most impactful way you can keep yourself pain free. They're simple, 5 or 10 min a day will really help.

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rgrmrts4y ago· 1 in thread

Thanks for the tips, I have an exercise routine that does similar exercises. I found the Superman exercise to exacerbate the pain but maybe I can start adding it back in.

I use a foam roller regularly! Less so on my back and hips, more on my legs and upper back. I use a lacrosse ball for my hips and lower back, which feels like it gets a little deeper.

gtoweyOP4y ago

The trick for me was to start with a very low amount of them, find something below that threshold where it was causing you discomfort and stick with it until there are some improvements.

It's quite surprising to me just how weak my back can get at times if I'm not doing regular strength exercises for it.

I also second the lacrosse ball. It's a life saver for long car and plane trips!

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