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Here's some free advice. When your back bothers you, try some jogging. If you can't jog, walk. Taking it "easy" by laying around is not the cure. I'm pretty

by nas 9y ago

Here's some free advice. When your back bothers you, try some jogging. If you can't jog, walk. Taking it "easy" by laying around is not the cure. I'm pretty sure the vast number of back problems are caused by too much sitting and lying down.

andreyf 9y ago
That advice could leave people paralyzed. Slight modification: when it hurts, give it rest. When it gets better, don't forget to keep healing it.
forgotmyhnacc 9y ago
Your experiences don't necessarily generalize to the population. Lots of people have back problems despite regular exercise.
booleandilemma 9y ago
I've found that my lower back aches after I've walked very long distances, actually. Long being 4-5 miles.
tootie 9y ago
Jogging or long walks is the one thing that causes back pain for me.
- tarr11 9y ago
  Consider your shoes, more supportive shoes may help on long walks. I over pronate, and when my sneakers are at all worn down, I start to have back pain. Also, jogging or running would often make things much worse for me.
  - tootie 9y ago
    I overpronate badly and do carefully choose my shoes to support that. But, if I just avoid being on my feet for too long at a stretch I never get back pain.
ambivalents 9y ago
I'm in agreement that most of back pain is better served by keeping active rather than resting, but running specifically is not the best way to keep active for it. Sure, if it doesn't hurt and actively seems to help, go for it. I love running, but the constant pounding does my L4/L5 herniated disc no good whatsoever.
ehnto 9y ago
Powerlifting is the source of and solution to, all of my aches and pains. I am not a doctor and this is anecdotal but strength training has been a serious positive for me. As a desk jockey I had developed various posture and functional deficits as a human being. I have been strength training for 8 years now and my mood and physical wellbeing is starkly different. Pros of strength training over other kinds include: low rep count, no silly ab curls, everything is very pragmatic and logical, no unfounded health fads required. Should there ever be a wild barbell blocking the path of emergency services or exit from a fire, with proper form, you could be the hero of the day.

by nas 9y ago

andreyf 9y ago

That advice could leave people paralyzed. Slight modification: when it hurts, give it rest. When it gets better, don't forget to keep healing it.

forgotmyhnacc 9y ago

Your experiences don't necessarily generalize to the population. Lots of people have back problems despite regular exercise.

booleandilemma 9y ago

I've found that my lower back aches after I've walked very long distances, actually. Long being 4-5 miles.

tootie 9y ago

Jogging or long walks is the one thing that causes back pain for me.

tarr11 9y ago
Consider your shoes, more supportive shoes may help on long walks. I over pronate, and when my sneakers are at all worn down, I start to have back pain. Also, jogging or running would often make things much worse for me.
- tootie 9y ago
  I overpronate badly and do carefully choose my shoes to support that. But, if I just avoid being on my feet for too long at a stretch I never get back pain.

ambivalents 9y ago

I'm in agreement that most of back pain is better served by keeping active rather than resting, but running specifically is not the best way to keep active for it. Sure, if it doesn't hurt and actively seems to help, go for it. I love running, but the constant pounding does my L4/L5 herniated disc no good whatsoever.

ehnto 9y ago

Powerlifting is the source of and solution to, all of my aches and pains. I am not a doctor and this is anecdotal but strength training has been a serious positive for me. As a desk jockey I had developed various posture and functional deficits as a human being. I have been strength training for 8 years now and my mood and physical wellbeing is starkly different. Pros of strength training over other kinds include: low rep count, no silly ab curls, everything is very pragmatic and logical, no unfounded health fads required. Should there ever be a wild barbell blocking the path of emergency services or exit from a fire, with proper form, you could be the hero of the day.