Cary Chiropractor explains how to Bullet Proof Your Low Back

Bullet proof your low back

The key to a bullet proof back is a healthy spine and nervous system. Three keys a healthy spine and nervous system are:

• Adjustments in rhythm
• Breaking bad habits
• Strong core

Here are 5 exercises that can be done at home to strengthen your core.

Lunges:

• Stand up straight and take a step forward
• Bend front knee to approximately 90 degree angle
• Keep back straight
• Bend back knee until close to the floor without touching
• Then stand back up bringing feet back together

Squats:

• Feet shoulder width apart and back straight
• Bend knees and lower yourself into a chair-like sitting position
• Keep knees in line with your ankles

Planks:

• Lie on floor face down on elbows
• Palms facing down balancing on toes
• Keep back flat with a straight line from head to heels
• Contract abdominal muscle

Push Ups:

• Hands slightly wider than shoulder width
• Balance on toes (knees)
• Body should be straight from shoulders to knees to ankles
• Keep glutes and abs engaged
• Bend elbow until chest is just above floor
• Extend arms and raise body upward

Jumping Jacks:

• Start with feet together and arms at sides
• Bend knees and jump while bringing arms overhead and spreading feet apart
• Jump again bringing arms back to your sides and feet back together

To learn more contact Legacy Chiropractic in Cary NC for more information.