"People who use weight training to ease their low back pain are better off than those who choose other forms of exercise such as jogging, according to a University of Alberta study", as reported in a 2009 article in Science Daily.
"The study, done in conjunction with the University of Regina, showed a 60 percent improvement in pain and function levels for people with chronic backaches who took part in a 16-week exercise program of resistance training using dumbbells, barbells and other load-bearing exercise equipment.
In contrast to this, people who chose aerobic training during the study such as jogging, walking on a treadmill, or using an elliptical machine to ease their lower back pain only experienced a 12 percent improvement. After reviewing this, researchers believe they achieve better pain management results with resistance training because they are using a whole body approach as opposed to a single approach. On the contrary to this, aerobics training generally works just the lower body.
According to a University of Alberta study, if you suffer with low back pain, you should exercise MORE, not less. In the study, 240 men and women with chronic back pain who exercised four days a week had 28% less pain and 36% less disability, while those who exercised two or three days a week did not see this change. Amazing what a day or two in the gym can do, isn't it?
The study showed working with WEIGHTS four days a week provided the greatest amount of pain relief and quality of life improvement. An important note: "Working with weights" is a very relative term. Before you start any exercise program, you should see a qualified doctor for a pre-workout examination. And, all workouts should be designed to suite your individual case and needs.
Dr. Aras Ignatavicius is an Optimized Living Practitioner with expertise in customized nutrition, prescribed exercise and structural corrective chiropractic care in conjunction with cranial re-alignment. He is a member of Elements Chiropractic Centers in Singapore and regularly contributes articles and videos designed for people interested in health and well-being.
"The study, done in conjunction with the University of Regina, showed a 60 percent improvement in pain and function levels for people with chronic backaches who took part in a 16-week exercise program of resistance training using dumbbells, barbells and other load-bearing exercise equipment.
In contrast to this, people who chose aerobic training during the study such as jogging, walking on a treadmill, or using an elliptical machine to ease their lower back pain only experienced a 12 percent improvement. After reviewing this, researchers believe they achieve better pain management results with resistance training because they are using a whole body approach as opposed to a single approach. On the contrary to this, aerobics training generally works just the lower body.
According to a University of Alberta study, if you suffer with low back pain, you should exercise MORE, not less. In the study, 240 men and women with chronic back pain who exercised four days a week had 28% less pain and 36% less disability, while those who exercised two or three days a week did not see this change. Amazing what a day or two in the gym can do, isn't it?
The study showed working with WEIGHTS four days a week provided the greatest amount of pain relief and quality of life improvement. An important note: "Working with weights" is a very relative term. Before you start any exercise program, you should see a qualified doctor for a pre-workout examination. And, all workouts should be designed to suite your individual case and needs.
Dr. Aras Ignatavicius is an Optimized Living Practitioner with expertise in customized nutrition, prescribed exercise and structural corrective chiropractic care in conjunction with cranial re-alignment. He is a member of Elements Chiropractic Centers in Singapore and regularly contributes articles and videos designed for people interested in health and well-being.
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