Core Exercise?

SLRD

My doctor told me i needed to wok on my Core, Because that will help heal my back.. so i'm not really sure what todo??

lisafred24

Here is a link to a video of core exercises by the Mayo Clinic.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/core-strength/SM00047

_SusieQ_

Pilates is great for the core as well.

pcbta

i would suggest pilates. AND i would also suggest figuring out what is wrong with your back...SOME core work makes certain back problems worse. for example...if your psoas is OUT or your pelvis is sprained (actually quite common)...until you work on fixing those issues...it will jsut get worse. doctors dont always know...
good luck! if you want to message me, maybe i can help...

Cindy

sweetpea03b

Try taking a look at Fitness or Fit&Style magazine... they always have exercise cards with new exercise ideas. For the most part, MOST exercises you do will condition your core in some way (for instance, push ups - the normal way, not the girly way).

Take a look here for some 5min exercise tips: http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/abs/express/5-minute-core-workout-strong-abs-and-back/

SLRD

Thank you, i'll take a look at the links you've given me.. i never even thought about pilates, but it dose make sence..
My Back, i have a hernyated disk in my L4 L5 S1, posbley my S2 as well. my back dosen't hurt at all it's my left leg, i thought that was odd but aperently its common..
Agian thank you all for you sugestions..

KionaD

YES, strengthen your core! I have back issues also it was pulling on my knees so my doctor told me to do the same. I try to do a lot of planks, crunches, push ups and bicycle crunches. The mayo clinic core exercise link below is a good start.

Katie3784

Planks, planks, and more planks! You just hold in the up position of a pushup. Start off holding for ten seconds and work up to a minute.

Rompa_87

Planks, planks, and more planks! You just hold in the up position of a pushup. Start off holding for ten seconds and work up to a minute.

Planks are indeed awesome! Just don't get these planks confused with the terrible art of 'planking' that teenagers do these days

nanc94

you might want to ask your Dr what specific excercises you can do....and or have him send you to Physical therapy...you dont necessarily have to go to therapy for a long period of time...they can actually teach home exercises and show you the proper way to do them

missy_1975

i would suggest pilates. AND i would also suggest figuring out what is wrong with your back...SOME core work makes certain back problems worse. for example...if your psoas is OUT or your pelvis is sprained (actually quite common)...until you work on fixing those issues...it will jsut get worse. doctors dont always know...
good luck! if you want to message me, maybe i can help...

Cindy

Cindy is dead right, it is vital that you get your psoas checked out, I usually find it causes the majority of my client's back pain (not to mention the influence on hips, balance, digestive and enotiona balance, I could go on!)