Re: Exercise to strengthen back muscles to allow corect posture
I had a bad and bent back (scoliosis) some years ago and eventually had a discectomy to remove a disc bulge that was pressing on a nerve in the spinal column. It was caused by sitting down all day in the office chair (weakening the back) then running and cycling for recreation (and stressing the weakened back). The medics said the solution was to do daily stretches for flexibility and exercises to build up muscle strength in the back. With help from a sports injuries book, I started a 20 minute daily routine of exercises and muscle stretches (all standing and floor work - only needing a free wall and a floor mat). They worked wonders. As a result, I no longer have any back trouble (fingers x'ed). Folks on this forum are probably, like myself, sitting over a keyboard for much of the day. The human body wasn't designed for this. So we need to mitigate issues such as back pain through strength and flexibility. Not proselytizing BTW, just what worked for me.
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