Back Pain (General Information)
Complaints of back pain in the UK have increased 75{0661fa795f6129d97d2131c2b645b916a5c5447911c5e6eadfce9744cabfcd5e} year on year according to a survey completed by the Telegraph in 2015.
Back pain for office workers is becoming more common with the computer lifestyle and increased lengths of time working at a desk or computer station.
PhysioNet Bristol physiotherapists can help – our clinics offer advice and treatments for individuals suffering from back, shoulder and neck pain.
We have put a few exercises below to help you if you are currently suffering, this can help reduce the strain on your body and aid the recovery when you partnership them with treatment from a practitioner.
Knee rolls
Lie on your back with a small pillow or towel under you head. Keep your chin tucked in and head and shoulders relaxed. Keeping your knees bent and together and your arms outstretched to the side, gently roll your knees to one side, followed by your hips. Remember not to rock your shoulder as you roll, keep these on the floor. Hold the stretch for one deep breath and return your legs to the starting position. Repeat 6 to 8 times, alternating sides.
Cat stretch
Get on the floor on your hands and knees, and gently arch your back towards the ceiling (like a cat arching its back). Keep your head relaxing looking at the floor; don’t bring it up to look outwards when you arch. Continue the arch until you feel a gentle stretch in your back. Hold for 10-15 seconds. Return to the start position and repeat 8-10 times.
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