“Does stretching help back pain?”
I am a 23 year old male and I have back pain. Does stretching help back pain?
17 Answers
Absolutely! Unfortunately stretching is more helpful as a proactive treatment of back pain. it is the brushing and flossing of acute to chronic back pain exacerbations. Being 23 with back pain is more of a concern than being 50 with back pain. A consultation with a chiropractor would be the right choice to understand the cause of the pain and next steps to eliminate the pain and maintain functional capacity for the rest of your very long life ahead of you.
Yes, stretching does help. We give our patients a set of 4 stretches for the low back and 6 for the upper back and neck. If you are tight and locked up you spine will not move very well. I would also suggest doing Yoga.
Of course. Daily Consistent stretching
Usually if back pain is affecting the muscles, then stretching properly and under supervised care by the treating doctor would help.
Yes, stretching helps with back pain. Focus on range of motion stretches and core strengthening. The number one key to a healthy back is a strong core. Planks are the gold standard.
Dr. Daniels
Dr. Daniels
Stretching is great for the spine! If you have back pain, you should have specific stretches to help with that pain, and if you have a pinched nerve in the spine, that pinched nerve needs to be addressed by a competent chiropractor!
Yes, stretching does relieve lower back pain. Most lower back pain syndromes are due to poor posture and tight muscles. Individuals who follow a healthy stretching and exercise routine can mitigate to lower back pain and sometimes prevent it from occurring.
That depends on what type of back pain you have, i.e., your diagnosis, and what muscles you are stretching. Sonit’s possible. For example, a press-up stretch will cause oroblems with lumbar lateral recess stenosis, and a knee-to-chest stretch will typically help that condition. It’s not so simple to say stretching will help. It could definitely worsen your back pain. You need to know which stretches to do, how to do them, how often, and WHY.
Yes, it does. But you may want to see a chiropractor to diagnose what is causing your back pain.
Stretching can help with low back pain or make it much worse, depending on the underlying issue. What is causing your low back pain? To know if stretching would help, you need your back examined by someone who specializes in backs, like a chiropractor.
Dr. Lonna Denny, D.C.
Dr. Lonna Denny, D.C.
Hello 23 yr old male,
Yes, in general, stretching can help even eliminate some types of low back pain. So, it depends on why your back is hurting. Google search: "Matt Fury royal court." He has very effective stretches to strengthen and reduce general low back pain. If your lower back has not improved in 4-6 weeks, visit your local chiropractic physician.
Yours in health,
Dr. Morgan
Yes, in general, stretching can help even eliminate some types of low back pain. So, it depends on why your back is hurting. Google search: "Matt Fury royal court." He has very effective stretches to strengthen and reduce general low back pain. If your lower back has not improved in 4-6 weeks, visit your local chiropractic physician.
Yours in health,
Dr. Morgan
Absolutely! When you properly stretch your back, you help reduce muscle spasm, open up disc space and improve mobility. Stretches should be done in am and pm to help with the problems created by your sleep posture and your working posture. I recommend to my patients to do knee to chest stretches to help with Low Back Pain, Chin Tucks to help with Neck Pain, and many other stretches for all other areas of the body.
Hello,
Yes, it is one of many ways to help alleviate back pain.
Sincerely,
Dr. Duchon
Yes, it is one of many ways to help alleviate back pain.
Sincerely,
Dr. Duchon
In general, stretching is beneficial for lower back pain however, each case is different. A thorough exam and possible X-rays can give more information to why someone 23 years of age can have lower back pain.
I would be very careful, but light stretching can sometimes help with low back pain. It’s best to get some professional help to guide you.
It can.
Stretching the muscles of the hips and thighs can help reduce back pain. It is important to know which muscles to stretch for your body, which may require an exam from a professional such as a Chiropractor or Physical Therapist.
