📚 Resources:

📖 https://backinshapeprogram.com/2024/09/should-you-exercise-with-severe-back-pain-or-sciatica/

Feeling overwhelmed by back pain and the thought of exercising? 🏃‍♂️💨 This video dives deep into why you shouldn't avoid all movement just because your back hurts. Here's what you'll learn:

🔍 Understanding Exercise: We redefine "exercise" as purposeful activity aimed at improving or maintaining health, not just any physical effort.

📉 Daily Strain: Even daily activities like walking or sitting can be considered "exercises" for someone with back pain. Without control or purpose, these actions might worsen your condition.

🏋️ Purposeful Activities for Recovery:

Relief Activities: Immediate relief without long-term benefits, like lumbar towel decompression and hip mobility stretches.

Core Engagement: Learn to activate your core for better spinal support.

Inflammation Management: Techniques like icing to reduce pain and stiffness.

🔥 Three Levels of Activity for Healing:

1. Technical Mastery: Gain control over your spine's movements.

2. Finding Intensity: Use resistance safely to challenge your back without pain.

3. Rebuilding Back Health: Gradually increase resistance to foster strength and adaptation in your lower back.

💪 Best Activities for Recovery:

- Modified Dead Bug: Learn spine stability lying down.

- Squats: Master this for real-life applications.

- Step-Ups: Enhance asymmetrical spine control.

🌟 The Takeaway: Daily life is full of movement, but without purpose, these can harm your back. Purposeful activities, tailored to your pain level, can lead to recovery.

👉 Ready to Start? Follow along with our linked tutorials or join the Back In Shape Program for personalised guidance.

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0:00 Introduction

0:39 Exercise Definition

1:10 Activities With Purpose

3:31 Activities For Relief

7:25 Long-Term Results

11:15 Specific Activities For You

15:24 Overview: Final Thoughts