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I second that. Sit-ups can put a lot of stress on the lower back.
If your low back problems are becoming chronic, seeing someone qualified is a good idea.
Strengthening the abdominal muscles is good. Increasing flexibility is also good. Just don't start off too aggressively.
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LOL! I'd love to, but it's winter here right now! But spring is just around the corner, so I hope to start with my bike riding again in about a month. That said, I had been riding the stationary bike at the gym during the winter, and skiing, but both of those activities are out until my back recovers (sigh). Thanks to everyone for your suggestions. I have taken to heart the suggestions to strengthen the abdominals. Of course, that's not done overnight and won't get me back to sitting comfortablu on the piano bench immediately, but I'm sure that it will help long-term. Thanks again!
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newbert, On the occasion that I am so engaged with trying to figure out a piece of music I can spend hours practicing. That coupled with being tense prompts me to get my desk chair. It is adjustable and if I lock the tilt in place it would help. I get ample lower back exercise as I am an avid runner but sometimes long periods of sitting and focusing on the music as opposed to posture can bother my back The desk chair is a an Ikea special around 100 USD Edited to add. 99.9 percent of the time I use my adjustable piano bench but if I need added support, I will get it.
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At your stage of discomfort, all that may be needed is for you to do a few situps each day. Dear God NO! Sit-ups are THE WORST thing to do your back. Stick to piano advice, please. OP: See someone qualified to access your problem before it gets worse. AND DO NOT DO SITUPS!!! Well, you are absolutely right about this. I used the term SIT-UPS mistakenly. I was just thinking in terms of strengthening the abdominal muscles. I do not do sit-ups either. I do leg-ups while supporting myself on a leg-up device. My bad. BTW ... It is not a bad idea to do a few back exercises as well. I do both.
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At your stage of discomfort, all that may be needed is for you to do a few situps each day. Dear God NO! Sit-ups are THE WORST thing to do your back. Stick to piano advice, please. OP: See someone qualified to access your problem before it gets worse. AND DO NOT DO SITUPS!!! Well, you are absolutely right about this. I used the term SIT-UPS mistakenly. I was just thinking in terms of strengthening the abdominal muscles. I do not do sit-ups either. I do leg-ups while supporting myself on a leg-up device. My bad. BTW ... It is not a bad idea to do a few back exercises as well. I do both. Most back pain like this is caused by tight hip flexors and/or glutes. Stretching those a few times a day (after the pain subsides) usually helps a bunch..... again still best to see a doc 1st.
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Hi, I just want to share a link. According to a recent study, active walking is as effective as a strength training by a physiotherapist for chronic low back pain. Link to research
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Hi, I just want to share a link. According to a recent study, active walking is as effective as a strength training by a physiotherapist for chronic low back pain. Link to research I wonder what the result would have been for a beer drinking & TV watching group or better yet a bicycling group!
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I wonder what the result would have been for a beer drinking & TV watching group.....!
I'm doing fine, thanks.
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It is worth the minor aches and pains we get as a result.
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