On average 80 % of adults at some point in their life will suffer from low back pain.
I’m going to keep this article short and to the point, so let’s get in to it.
Although low back pain can happen at any age, certain conditions are more prevalent as we age.
Some of these unfortunate conditions that you may have been told that you have or have suffered from in the past are:
- Spinal Stenosis: This is when the spinal canal narrows and sometimes because of this narrowing impinges a nerve, This is what we call sciatic pain.
- Degenerative Disk or Disc Herniation: Degenerative disk occurs when the discs or shock absorbers between the vertebrae wear out. When these cushy disks that act as shock absorbers wear out, we lose the ability to move without pain. Disk herniation is when the outer layer of your disk cracks. The softer inner “ jelly” substance pushes through the crack and sometimes presses against your spinal nerve causing “sciatica”
- Muscle Strains: Muscle strains are fairly common and occur if you lift something with faulty mechanics or you move in a way that your back is not prepared to do, you can then end up overstretching or tearing a muscle or connective tissue.
Other than age itself, some outside factors than can make you more prone to low back pain are:
- Poor Posture
- Sitting too much
- Tight Hips & Hamstrings
- Weak Core: Buttock, hips abs and low back
- Lack of shoulder mobility
How To Manage Low Back Pain:
- Rest from activities that cause pain such as high impact exercise, overhead lifting, bent- over activities, or abrupt twisting or turning.
- Ice, heat over the counter medication
- Massage, light stretching and slowly return to strengthening exercises to support your spine.
At Silver Stars Fitness, many of our clients come to us with all sorts of low back discomfort. The goal is to work within your comfort zone and to design a program that is best suited for your level of discomfort that will include a program designed to improve flexibility and provide more support around your spine.
Whether you have a history of low back or not, our Fit For Life Small Group and Private Training program was created to offer you step- by step instruction with attention your goals, fitness experience and health history.
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You will improve and focus on the following:
- Walk or jog without getting out of breath
- Get up & down from the floor so you can play with your grandkids and navigate the floor when needed.
- Rebuild muscle & strength so you can move, feel & look better.
- Loosen tights muscles so you are less prone to injury and can perform everyday tasks with ease.
- Prevent joint pain so you enjoy socializing with friends and family.
- Improve balance & decrease risk for a fall.
- Increase energy levels & have fun.
If you are tired of walking around a “gym” or frustrated with exercising on your own, I encourage you to try our program.
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If you’re serious about improving your fitness level and want the highest level of instruction, personalized attention and accountability to improve your fitness, contact us to schedule your free consultation/strategy session @ 646-573-9724, email @info@silverstarsfit.com or go to our website @silverstarsfit.com
Jason Greenspan is the founder &CEO of Silver Stars Fitness.
He has over 30 years experience helping men and women over 55/60 improve their fitness level.
Jason is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine & The American Council On Exercise as an Orthopedic/Corrective Exercise Specialist & an Older Adult Fitness Specialist.
He is the published author of the award-winning fitness book- Fitness For real Life- The 8 Keys to a Strong Powerful & Youthful Body & The Amazing Water Bottle Workout and has been seen on CBS & NY1.
