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XLR8yourDay t1_jee6dtm wrote

Not a doctor, just had sciatica ...

Yoga / stretching, daily

Hot showers

don't sit all day ... standing desk

walking

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NotPortlyPenguin t1_jeecit7 wrote

This. I do yoga stretches almost daily and it helps, along with better posture and more standing during my work day.

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spydersens t1_jeeiiqg wrote

Exercise and musculation are more important than stretching. It has been proven time after time that the best is to build up your core. Avoiding prolonged static postures also helps to not lock up various muscles and articulations. So many ways to find relief, like alternating cold and medium-heat and relaxation. Lowering your overall stress levels also contributes to your greater well being in cases where people are dealing with chronic pain.

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timmyboyoyo t1_jeevogf wrote

What kind exercise? What is musculation?

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spydersens t1_jefaxui wrote

Lower back pain is really vague. So , whatever exercise a kinesiologist or physical therapist advises for you particular situation. Mainly, core exercises, activating the pelvic floor, walking, swimming and activities like practicing Chi-gong, Taichi, pilates and Yoga are known to provide good support. But there are many good options out there.

mb with the term musculation, it's french for bodybuilding... so calisthenics or weights. Basically progressively including load bearing exercises to increase muscle strength in a controlled environment, which allows you to endure static postures longer without your muscles overreacting.

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LOUDATA t1_jegqkgs wrote

I’d add focusing on your core strength. Yoga has it covered but in case you’re not into yoga other core focused exercises are really helpful for me. Like Pilates.

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