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DECREASE LOW BACK PAIN WITH PREVENTATIVE HEAT THERAPY

It is now possible to reduce and avoid some of the muscle pain and strain that typically follows strenuous exercise involving the lower back muscles by using preventative heat therapy.

Most individuals suffering from low back pain know the importance of staying active, whether that means engaging in low-impact aerobic exercise like walking, or pursuing a more comprehensive program of aerobic, strength and conditioning activities. The back and spine structures all benefit from activity that increases blood flow and maintains flexibility. One major obstacle to ongoing exercise, however, is the attendant muscle pain that many people experience in the day or two after a rigorous workout. In fact, post-exercise pain and stiffness derails many fitness programs.

People with low back pain face a conundrum: they need to engage in lower back exercise but to do so risks increasing their muscle pain, or having a sore back, at least in the short term. Thus, recent research showing that heat wrap therapy can minimize the intensity of post-exercise pain potentially gives low back pain sufferers more hope of keeping their exercise program on track. Analysis by the U.S. Spine & Sport Foundation concluded that it is possible to minimize delayed-onset muscle soreness by using wearable low level heat wraps across the lumbar region before exercise (back extension exercises on machines) begins and immediately thereafter.

Obviously, this shouldn't be misconstrued to mean that exercise is fine for everyone with back pain as long as you use these therapeutic wraps.   Indeed, those who are recovering from injury need to be cautious when exercising and follow their doctors' orders until recovery has been completed.   In addition, heat therapy should not be utilized to mask pain from improper workout techniques and/or an overly strenuous exercise routine.   Be sure to consult a certified and experienced trainer for proper form instruction.  

However, for those who suffer from chronic back conditions in which exercise is necessary for improvement, this new technique can help keep your program moving forward and ease your discomfort.   Please check out this link for more information on how to properly use this new technique