Tag Archives: Back Muscles

Ways of Strengthening Your Back Muscles

In my previous article, we have looked at the basic principles of protecting our back, and I hope the simple explanation has benefited some of us with common complaints of backache. So now we are going to look into ways to exercise our back. Of course, there are some sports that are beneficial for our […]

Causes of Back Pain for Women

Anyone who has experienced back knows that it affects the quality of life in myriad ways. Back pain is a debilitating condition that cause lost hours of work, missed social functions, and lower quality of life overall. “Strong, Women, Strong Backs” by Miriam E. Nelson Ph.D., Friedman School of Nutrition, Science and Policy, Tufts University; […]

10 Best Workouts to Tone Back Muscles

Are you wondering how to exercise your back? Are you trying to strengthen your muscles, or are you focusing on one part of your back in particular? Look no further. I’ve listed a full list of exercises and videos, with and without equipment, that will help you achieve your health goals. I’ve also listed a […]

Four Lower Back Pain Strength Exercises

There is a lot of things that explain lower back pain. These include arthritis, osteoporosis and injuries. The good thing is that there are exercises that you can do so that this unpleasant condition may be prevented. These aim at strengthening the muscles in your lower back and they also help lower the pain that […]

The Best Bodybuilding Exercises, From Squats to Military Press

If you pick up any bodybuilding book or magazine, you can find a mind boggling number of exercises for each part of the body. However, not all exercises are created equal, and some are much more effective than others, not just for working a particular bodypart, but for overall muscular growth throughout the body. The […]

Scoliosis- a Guide to Alleviating the Discomfort

Having lived with scoliosis (curvature of the spine) for over 30 years, I have found a variety of ways to ease the discomfort without taking prescription drugs. This article will list the best methods I have found for alleviating scoliosis discomfort. They range from physical activity, stretching, to meditation. Physical activity. Any activity that involves […]

Weight Training Routines that Cause Low Back Pain

He thinks that pain is low in the back; Screw your exercise plans, especially muscle building workouts. The lower back muscles are key to many strength training and muscle building workouts. But the reasons for low back pain are the best strength training exercises. Barbell routines are known to cause serious back pain. In fact, […]

Six Exercises to Stretch, Strengthen and Protect Your Back

According to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), 4 out of 5 Americans will experience back pain at some time in their lives. Back pain is said to be second only to upper respiratory infections as the most common reason for doctor visits, costing Americans at least $50 billion each year. With statistics like that, the […]

How to Reduce Lower Back Pain in Five Minutes a Day

There are many types of lower back pain that are caused by various physical conditions. Regardless of the cause, persistent lower back pain often reduces your productivity and quality of life, so it’s important to research ways to eliminate or reduce the problems. One common condition is spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis is where the nerve […]

A Guide to Building Stronger Lower Back Muscles

Here are tips for building stronger lower back muscles, based on my personal experience and personal training experience. But first, realize that weak lower back muscles will eventually doom you. Building stronger lower back muscles will help guard against a potbelly. Plus, building strong lower back muscles will help prevent injury around the house and […]