More and more people are finding a genuine cure for back pain and sciatica by learning to strengthen their back muscles and correct their posture. We approach all of our patients individually and make it a priority to first cure their back pain with the fastest method possible, be it manual techniques, soft tissue techniques, sports massages, nerve release, and joint mobilizations. But once the pain has stabilized, our priority is to show the patient how to maintain a correct posture and then strengthen his back correctly. This will speed up back pain relief, but it will also prevent back pain and sciatica from coming back.
There is constant research supporting the use of back exercises to effectively treat low back pain. But the key is that they must be the “right” ones or they will be ineffective.
Recently, we have obtained excellent results for the treatment of low back pain with kettle bells. More and more people are realizing the benefits of using kettle bells to help improve overall health and fitness. However, its use as a treatment technique for low back pain is relatively unknown. The reason for its success is that one of the kettlebell exercises known as “swing” is one of the only safe ways to strengthen and condition your lower back muscles. The swing also mimics the daily movements of the lower limb, making the exercise functional for daily life. Therefore, the muscles of the lower back not only become strong; they become strong through the movements that most human beings do on a daily basis.
Many lower back strengthening exercises target only the lower back muscles themselves that can cause pain. During daily movements, the muscles work in combination with each other. This means that it is important to strengthen the entire core muscles along with the abdominal muscles and the gluteal muscles. Together these muscles support and control the movement of the spine. The swing is perfectly designed to work the muscles of the lower extremities while safely strengthening the muscles of the lower back.
Other ways to use kettle to treat low back pain and sciatica include rotational lateral bends and Turkish lift. Both engage most of the body’s muscles and for this reason train the back to functionally strengthen. In general, a person with a strong back and a strong abdomen will not suffer from back pain. It is vitally important that back pain patients exercise, get fit and learn the correct way to strengthen their spine. We have seen over and over again patients who have seen “everyone” – chiropractors, surgeons, physical therapists, and osteopaths without success – get complete pain relief by learning to use their core correctly and strengthen their spine.
This approach allows to strengthen the body as a whole, which is safe, functional and highly effective. This approach works! And what’s more, as we build muscle and burn calories, it’s also one of the fastest ways to lose weight! Cousin!