Ab Workouts - Bad Back

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tjolenee
tjolenee Posts: 20 Member
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I have scoliosis and frequently get slipped disk. I'm not supposed to put much strain on my back or neck area.

What are some ab workouts that won't put very much strain on my back?

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  • 27jynx11
    27jynx11 Posts: 16
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    You don't want to do sit ups as they tend to cause strain on the lower back. Crunches are a better alternative as you keep more of your back on the floor.

    I found this

    http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/lower-back-pain-10/slideshow-exercises

    gives you some more choices of exercise to try and also ones to avoid

    Hope these help
  • tjolenee
    tjolenee Posts: 20 Member
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    Thank you!
  • morkiemama
    morkiemama Posts: 897 Member
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    Planks! :)
  • Sadore
    Sadore Posts: 27 Member
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    I have a bulging disc in my lower back, and have had to be really careful with my ab workouts. Crunches with my legs straight in the air, bicycles, planks, hanging leg lifts, and in and outs worked to strengthen my back enough to try other things out.

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