Should back pain prevent you from practicing sports? The answer is no! Of course. Back pain is not a contraindication to physical activity. On the contrary. When you have back pain, it is even more important to combine sports with your current treatment. Depending on your age, your weight, your sports history and your current physical condition, it is possible to find a sports training program that is appropriate for your situation and especially for your state of health.
Doing sports does not necessarily mean endurance, competition or going beyond one's limits, sports practice can be very gentle and in total adherence with yourself. Rushing your body with an aggressive athletic practice could amplify your pain and even add to it. So don't take the risk and go slowly, gently and lightly.
It's all about the dosage.
What sport to play from then on?
Swimming, biking, brisk walking, Pilates, yoga or any other activity in which you feel good, thanks to which you feel better and especially respecting your physical condition at the time. In addition to building up your back muscles, don't focus on this part of your body, the main objective is to improve your overall physical condition so that your well-being has a positive impact on your body in general.
Don't skimp on the advice you might receive from your doctor, your sports coach or any other specialist. They are there to help you and direct you in the best possible way. In fact, it is not advisable to engage in any activity without prior instruction.
Let yourself be guided.
On the other hand, it is totally advisable, whatever the sport, not to neglect a correct stretching and warm-up in quality and duration. The risks of strains and tears are there and it would be a shame to add another uncomfortable pain to your situation.
So be careful.
Taking care of yourself is also about listening to yourself. When during physical activity you feel the need to take a break, stop or change position, do so. Listen to your body because only it can warn you of a latent danger. Again, we come back to the same principle of dosage and intensity of activity.
Listen to yourself
Don't imagine starting a new activity without proper equipment. Indeed, it is very important to acquire a pair of shoes adequate to your activity as well as to your morphology. They are the first shock absorber between you and the ground and when you already have back problems, this is essential. And don't even think about borrowing your friend's, sister's or mom's sneakers, it's a really bad idea. Today's sports stores offer a wide range of items for all budgets.
Equip yourself
In addition to the benefits on your physical body, it is recognized that the practice of a sport promotes psychological well-being. This one is very interesting in the physical healing process because one does not go without the other.
Finally, tell yourself that immobility is the worst enemy of your back and also of your joints. The fear of hurting yourself more or doing worse is often put forward but learn to trust yourself and by taking it one step at a time, the results are often very interesting and often unexpected.