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Please advise me if swimming is a good excercise for lower let back pain! thank you doctor;?
8 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
It depends on the ca: It depends on the cause . Usually is treated by pt , massage , medications and rest
Answered 10/4/2016
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Water exercises are: Better than swimming since many swimmers tend to arch their back. Water exercises put no stress on back, hips, knees, ankles and can help burn off calories in pleasant exercise.
Answered 5/6/2016
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Swimming good 4 back: Swimming is a great exercise for back pain. It is one of the few traction exercises; at the same time you are pulling with your arms and strengthening you upper body, you may be stretching your lower body and back. It's also one of the complimentary exercises, working muscles that you don't use every day, but that stabilize and work alongside what you use. So yes, swimming is great for your back.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Yes: I believe all water exercises are very good lower back problem including swimming.
Answered 11/28/2013
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Yes: Lots of my back pain patients find swimming helpful once the immediate symptoms have eased. Choice of stroke can vary for comfort.
Answered 11/28/2013
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