Walking v/s elliptical for back pain?

fitmama282
fitmama282 Posts: 36 Member
edited November 14 in Fitness and Exercise
I have lower back pain. I was told that walking is good for your back. What about the elliptical? Is it as good as walking?

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  • wbplummer
    wbplummer Posts: 3 Member
    I love the elliptical. I think it's easier on your back. Also, you burn more calories than walking.
  • Holly92154
    Holly92154 Posts: 119 Member
    Either or. No matter what, something is better than nothing. :)
  • mrsmammahunter
    mrsmammahunter Posts: 221 Member
    yoga is crazy good at miracles I have had knee surgery and have chronic back pain yoga takes my pain away. Do activities that you dont have to bend your back to do (aside from the yoga) like stair master keep good form and you can do it. just no rowing machines burpees or anything like that
  • urloved33
    urloved33 Posts: 3,323 Member
    fitmama282 wrote: »
    I have lower back pain. I was told that walking is good for your back. What about the elliptical? Is it as good as walking?

    I have walked on a treadmill for years and years...last dec 2014 my daughter introduced me to the eliptical machine...now i do one half hour of eliptical and one half hour of the treadmill 5 times weekly.

    The eliptical machine is so smooth....easy on the body just remember to stand up straight and watch your posture its easy to lean forward and that would hurt the lower back further.

    Enjoy!

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