Q I suffer from recurring lower back pain, which is a result of minor scoliosis and narrowing of the lumbo-sacral disc space. My GP says I should stop running, while my occupational health doctor says running wont do me any further harm. Who
--Strengthening your lower back and abdominal muscles should help ease any pain you experience while running. To minimise stress on the lower back, use an upright posture (ie no slouching) while sitting, standing, walking, and running. You can also
When your lower-back muscles are weak, you are more likely to suffer from nagging pain, bad posture or below-par running. To keep this critical core area strong, you need to strengthen and stretch the erector spinae muscle group. The following
some advice from you. I had this baby, like my first, by Caesarean section.A This sort of pain is often known as the lumbo-pelvic conundrum. This is because pain which appears to be coming from the sacro-iliac joint at the back of the pelvis can
toughened up versions of simple moves. If you are doing your first home-exercise routine, then the basic moves are more than adequate.1. The Anti-crunchLie on your back, with a rolled-up towel under your lower back. Bend your knees and squeeze two books
| Bench press | Two-leg squat | Bicep curl | Overhead tricep extension | Abs/lower-back extensionWorkout 2 Overhead press and back lunge | Bench press | Single-leg squat | One-arm row | Shoulder press | Overhead tricep extension | Abs/lower-back extension
, glutes and front and backs of thighsDo it: Starting in a standing position, hands on hips, step forward with your left foot and bend both knees, lowering until your left thigh is almost parallel to the floor. (Keep your left knee over your ankle
possible lower-back strain. Stretches your hamstrings, calves, shoulders, chest and arms.Back to main stretching article
in Colorado, USA. "Running requires the coordinated effort of multiple muscles of the stomach, lower back and hips, all working to create a stable pelvis," he says. "These muscles anchor your whole body when you run, and you can't make a strong push
