30 day plank wih a bad back?

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AndineC
AndineC Posts: 20 Member
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Would he 30 day planking thing be ok if you have a bad back? I have been told to improve my core as it's so weak. Thanks

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  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    edited May 2015
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    I would ask your doctor or chiropractor about that. Improving the core is important to helping the back but at the same time, make sure that it is OK first. Planks are great for improving the core and are challenging.
  • Debmal77
    Debmal77 Posts: 4,770 Member
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    This is a great question as I have a compressed vertebrae. Takes a long time to heal and helps to strengthen core for this also. Planks may be too hard for me right now.
  • AndineC
    AndineC Posts: 20 Member
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    Thanks, my helpful docor gave me some stretches and just said improve your core lol may ask to see another doctor
  • Debmal77
    Debmal77 Posts: 4,770 Member
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    I guess a physiotherapist would know which exercises would be best to strengthen the core when you have back issues.
  • VintageFeline
    VintageFeline Posts: 6,771 Member
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    I think the plank may be too stressful without at least some strength already in the core to support the back. I'd recommend a good pilates practitioner, pilates saved my back whilst a dancer after abusing my hypermobility as a gymnast!

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