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lower back pain lying down

Most people do not do any warm up exercise before embarking on an exercise program as they feel that it is not necessary. They fail to understand that warm up exercises are very necessary because our body muscle-temperature is not sufficiently warm before warm ups. 

Most sport-related or ailment-related exercise regimen starts with elaborate warm up exercises. They are structured in such a way so as to increase the intensity of the warm ups very gradually. This ensures loosening of muscles. Muscle rigidity is slowly removed. Muscles are prepared to face stiffer exercises that follow the warm ups. Heart as well as lungs is prepared for the ensuing exercise regimen. It obviates post exercise pain in joints and muscles.

What type of warm-ups to do to reduce lower back pain?

The recommended warm ups for reducing lower back pain are: (1) Walking, (2) Static-cycling, (3) Circling the arms, while in a standing position, (4) Mad-cat warm-up, a very effective one for the lower back and, (5) Leg cycling (Lie down on the back, do cycling motion of both legs.)

The benefits of warm ups for lower back pain are manifold. Temperature increases in muscles. Oxygen reaches muscles faster. Muscle viscosity is reduced on account of warming of the body. This ensures muscles to (1) have better mobility, (2) have range of movement and effects (3) have sustained supply of blood, glucose and oxygen as per the demands of muscles at that moment. There is an increased secretion of synovial fluid. This lubricates joints so that joint movement becomes easy and effective, avoids friction.
Musculo-skeletal structure faces no injury threat. Warm ups prepare both body and mind for the exercises that follow. A heated body naturally releases sweat, which automatically cools the body.

Muscular contraction and relaxation are largely temperature dependent. Before the muscles cool down completely, the main exercise regimen should start. It is better to start the main exercise after a small time gap after warm up. To know more about warm ups for lower back pain and also to treat the root cause of back pain visit http://www.badbacknomore.com

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Article Source: ArticlesBase.comWHY WARM UP IS NECESSARY PRIOR TO EXERCISE FOR CHRONIC LOWER BACK-PAIN?

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admin posted at 2008-6-3 Category: Back Pain Relief

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