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Should I do Plank exercise for lower back pain.
What should be my posture while sitting and correct way of sitting on ground or bed?
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Don't do exercise right now....while sitting make sure your body is straight..your spine should be in neutral position
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consult with a Physiotherapist he will guide you about your posture
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use lumbi sacral belt...don't drive..don't bend
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Posture corrections must.
Avoid exercise in pain only do stretching exercise.
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Lower planks can be done under supervision
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You should sit in an erect posture with your back supported whenever it is possible.. You should not stoop forward while sitting
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As it is disc bulge you should go for supervised physiotherapy sessions at least for 10 days
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Yes planks exercises help ur strengthen lower back muscles, do under supervision of therapist.
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consult near by qualified Physiotherapist
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back isometric exercises
stretching exercises
Bridging exercises
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Do plank exercise in supervision keep your spine supported to wall when you sit on ground cushion or soft pillow is necessary while you sit on bed so the pain is reduced
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avoid lifting weights
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Rest and hot water fermentation for Pain relief.
Sitting position - On chair, sit upright,
Shoulders relaxed,use rolled towel or pillow between lower back and seat, arms rested on arm rest, knees 90 degree angle, Feet rested on ground or on foot rest.
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consultant physiotherapist for Plank and for strengthening of lower back
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avoid heavy weight lifting
avoid pushing movements
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First you have to take medication and hot water fermentation to reduce inflammation and pain ...
For at least 5 days
Second if you want to do plank just try to do plank partially.
Best pisyure for you while sitting back straight arn rested bilaterally on chair
Knees in 90 degree angle frets touching to the ground.
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plz..consult to occupational therapist or physio ...for postural training back straightening and work modification techniques..
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don't lift heavy weights ..
avoid sudden twist and turns.
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Ms. Komal Jagtap Gaonkar (PT)
Physiotherapist
15 yrs exp
Mumbai
Do All exercises under physio supervision.
If you have pain apply ice pack.
Exercises regularly heals and recover completely.
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visit first to nearest physiotherapy center take a proper treatment and follow all advice given by doctor.
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visit to physiotherapist.
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Dr. Aditya (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
Avoid exercises during acute stage....
Start gradually with physio consultation...
U cn search 'good postureal habits' on internate... Follow all d rules of good posture during daily activities....
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Dr. Dinesh Goswami
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8 yrs exp
Jaipur
Don’t do any exercise during pain .Use hot pack for pain relief
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Consult with Physio
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Hot formantation for pain relief relief
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