Question 1

what exercises can improve back strength?

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Pull ups: Also seated rows and bent-over barbell rows.

Question 2

can you do ab exercises with fused l back?

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Yes: Once you are cleared by your surgeon and/or physical therapy, you may do core strengthening exercises.  Depending on the level of the fusion, there may need to be some modifications as to how you perform the exercises.  See your pt.

Question 3

what exercises aid in the loss of back fat?

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Exercies: Any form of strenuous exercise with help to aid in the loss of fat. Decrease calories, increased cardio working out.

Question 4

what exercises i can do with a broken back?

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Ask your doctor: This depends on the type of your fracture, how were you treated, and how far along you are in tetms of the healing process.  Your doctor is the only one who can guide you on this.

Question 5

what are some exercises to help my back problems?

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Core strengthening: Core strengthening exercises can help limit back problems significantly. Exercises such as planks (contracting abdominals with straight back posture, see image) and crunches in and out of the pool are several examples.

Question 6

are there any good exercises to do with a strained back?

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Pool exercises: In a warm swimming pool, you are essentially weightless.  Therefore, less stress on your back.

Question 7

what are the best exercises to strengthen my lower back?

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Deadlifts: Along with squats, back extensions, and core strengthening exercises.

Question 8

what are some exercises i can do to streathen my lower back?

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Stretching first: Lay on back, bend knees towards chest.  Hands rest on knees.  Take up slack towards chest. Now, activate your arms to keep knees where they are while you push your knees into your hands for 5 secs.   Relax.  Take up slack.  Repeat 3x.

Question 9

what type of exercises are good for lower back discs buldges?

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McKenzie: Some exercise approaches include swimming, stretching, williams, and mckenzie protocols.  Feldenkreis may help some patients, and careful pilates may be useful.  A quality physical therapist may be marvelous.

Question 10

are weight or are strength exercises better for back problems?

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Low impact aerobic : Low impact aerobic weights over head bad i prefer to recommend pilates type workout over resistance training the gym has injured more backs than healed my experience.

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