How can I strengthen my spine?
June 28, 2022 | 20,00 EUR | answered by Ingo Hoffmann
Dear Sir or Madam,
My name is Tina Krause and I have been suffering from recurring back pain in the spinal area for some time. Professionally, I sit a lot at my desk and feel that my back muscles are not adequately strengthened. The pain particularly occurs after long days at work and increasingly affects my daily life. I am concerned that my symptoms could worsen and wonder what I can do to specifically strengthen my spine.
So far, I have tried to regularly do light back exercises and improve my posture at the desk. However, this does not seem to be enough to alleviate my symptoms in the long term. I have also considered physiotherapy, but I am unsure if this is the right treatment method for me.
I would like to know what specific exercises or measures I can take to target strengthen my spine and reduce my back pain in the long term. Are there any specific sports or therapies that you can recommend? How often and how intensively should I do these exercises? Are there any alternative treatment methods that could help me?
I look forward to your professional advice and thank you in advance for your help.
Sincerely,
Tina Krause
Dear Mrs. Krause,
Thank you for your message and your trust in my expertise as an orthopedist. I am sorry to hear that you are suffering from recurring back pain in the spinal area and that it is affecting your daily life. I am happy to provide you with some recommendations and tips on how to specifically strengthen your spine and reduce your back pain in the long term.
It is good that you are already doing light back exercises and improving your posture at the desk. These measures are a good start, but may not be enough to alleviate your symptoms in the long term. I recommend that in addition to the exercises you are already doing, you perform targeted strengthening exercises for the back muscles. These include exercises such as backstroke swimming, Superman, back support, or rowing. These exercises strengthen the back muscles and can help reduce the strain on the spine.
Furthermore, I recommend that you regularly engage in sports such as swimming, yoga, or Pilates, which strengthen the back muscles and improve the flexibility of the spine. These sports can help reduce back pain in the long term and stabilize the spine. It is important to perform these exercises regularly and consistently to achieve long-term success. A combination of strength exercises, stretching exercises, and endurance sports can help improve your back problems.
Physiotherapy can also be a useful addition to strengthen the spine. A physiotherapist can show you specific exercises and techniques tailored to your individual needs to help you strengthen your back muscles. It would be advisable to make an appointment with a physiotherapist to receive individual therapy.
In addition to the mentioned measures, alternative treatments such as acupuncture, osteopathy, or chiropractic care can provide support in the treatment of back pain. These methods can help release tension, improve circulation, and increase spine mobility. It is important to be treated by qualified and experienced therapists to minimize potential risks.
Finally, I want to emphasize the importance of patience and perseverance in strengthening the spine. Changes and improvements take time and consistency. Please note that my recommendations are general in nature and I strongly encourage you to make an appointment in my office or with an orthopedic specialist to receive a comprehensive diagnosis and individual treatment plan.
I hope that my explanations are helpful to you and wish you all the best on your journey to strengthen your spine and reduce your back pain.
Sincerely,
Ingo Hoffmann
