Babying my back

[bassaiguy]

So, I started some light exercise this week, but I'm still taking it very easy so my back doesn't get reinjured.  I did two sets each of 15 Hindu squats, ten Hindu push-ups,  40 alternating dumbell curls (#20), 15 alternating tricep extensions (#20) and 20 concentration curls per arm (#20).  I still can't do regular push-ups, any torso twisting exercises or sit-ups without pain in my back.

What other exercises might I add?

[Lilnicki]

Swimming!!........

Nicki

[loadmaster]

Having had a bad back since HS football, I came across a stretch that is the best for me yet. Sit on a straight back chair(Kitchen table type). Spread your legs with your feet flat on the floor(I use the corner of the chair). Bend forward and try to get as much of your forearms on the floor as you can. Hold the stretch for 20 seconds. Build up to 10 reps.
It makes my back feel great!
Hope it works for you.
I watched a film on back safety in lifting anything and learned something important. Your spine has a long ligament running the full length of it  When it is under tension, you are much stronger lifting than when curved forward. So, to get this ligament under the most tension, stick you butt out. Sounds strange but if your butt is out and your shoulders back, you won't hurt yourself.

[NbergAnimal]

I'm not sure if ou had the same problem i did, but i found that when i was having low back pain stretching my legs, especially my quads and hip flexors, really helped alot. Alot of that stress from those tight muscles is dissapated to your low back which is problematic. also if your into cardio, opt for the bike or elliptical over running, due to the pouinding which can cause stress on the knees hips and spine!