Comments on: The 5 Top Stretches to Minimize Back Pain

By: Sneh

Sneh — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 05:51:33 +0000

I have the back pain since last 4 years and have tried all possible solution ranging from Ayurvedic oils, Allopathy treatments and the most modern medication to lower the pain, if not completely cured, as this is the least I can do. After getting all sorts of treatments done on me, I still stand there with same pain, getting trembled each day.

By: Daryll Fuller

Daryll Fuller — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 07:11:32 +0000

From all the exercises here, prayer stretch is what I love the most. Thanks for this great information.

By: Rutuja Jadhav

Rutuja Jadhav — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 11:49:16 +0000

That’s really pretty good informative post, People need to understand the main root cause of the pain and it it always advisable to consult your physician before you start any kind of exercise.

By: et

et — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 06:46:15 +0000

Great information!

As I understand it, per the Mckenzie Method, and other best practices, those with lumbar disk herniation are likely to primatily benefit from extension exercises, vs.flexion. In fact it was a flexion exercise which actually caused my nerve pain in my thigh. I just wish I had known!

Other than press ups and the Angry Cat Extension, could you kindly list other exercises which are known to help with lumbar disc herniation.

Thanks for any guidance!

By: Darryl Fuller

Darryl Fuller — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 11:27:54 +0000

I have been suffering from lower back pain for most of my adulit life, and I find that the angry cat pose, and the prayer stretch works best for me.

Will definitely give some of those other stretches a go.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 03:37:51 +0000

I had back surgery on a herniated disc between L4 and L5 in August of ’14. I have had some similar pains coming back in the past couple weeks but the exercises have helped tremendously. Thanks for the reminder and keeping it simple- these stretches don’t take much time and relieve my morning pain/stiffness immensely!

By: Dave Carry

Dave Carry — Sun, 31 May 2015 10:58:22 +0000

I have always been wary of doing any exercises that involve stretching my back as I was worried that this would make my pain worse. Since I have been doing the exercises that you have suggested though, I have been aware of a noticeable reduction in the amount of pain that has affected me on a daily basis. I do feel as if my back has gotten stronger and I have an increased range of motion. I try to do all of the five exercises at least once a day, as repeating them all a few times each does not take very long.

By: Mike stiffler

Mike stiffler — Sun, 24 Aug 2014 11:32:41 +0000

I stand at a buffing wheel 8hrs at work I like your back stretches to stop the hurt in my back.
Since I have to use my back to push to buff the parts.thankyou very much

By: Dr. Jason Hurst

Dr. Jason Hurst — Sat, 03 May 2014 02:03:44 +0000

Very Helpful! Thank you for sharing these great tips.

By: Dr. Jason Hurst

Dr. Jason Hurst — Sat, 03 May 2014 02:02:30 +0000

Very Helpful, Thank you for sharing these great tips