Exercise Those Important Back Muscles

When you have back pain it feels like anything you do is going to be the final straw. Even if it’s not back breaking labor, it still hurts. The best way to deal with back pain that persists but is obviously not due to vertebrae or disc problems is to exercise.

If you don’t do at least regular light exercise, your back muscles get weak. Just try lifting a heavy box the wrong way and you’ll find out exactly how weak your back muscles have become over time.

There are several important back muscles. They include the latissimus dorsi which start at the middle of the spinal column and run up to the shoulders. Other muscle names include the rhomboids, supraspinatus, thoracolumbar fascia and the obliques to name some of the major ones. Any of these muscles can be injured at any time.

When you exercise regularly the muscles are strengthened so you can do your daily activities with ease. You’ll have better posture and lot less stress too.

The Erector Spinae Are Back Muscles

The erector spinae are back muscles that run along each side of the spinal column. When you injure this muscle, it can really hurt. The best way to control the pain is through exercises that target these muscles.

Too many people forget all about toning up their back muscles when they exercise. They work their arms, legs and abdomens but leave the poor back out of the picture.

The best exercises I’ve found for the back include the barbell bent row, the deadlift, the pelvic lift, the leg lift buttock tightener and the double leg lifts.

Though some of these exercises sound like they’re meant for bodybuilders or weightlifters, they are perfect for everyone. You don’t have to use a heavy weight. In fact, you can use a phone book if you want. The main point is you need to make sure you include your back in a regular exercise routine if you want to avoid unnecessary sprains, pulls and tears.