Hi I normally swim 3 times a week but have not been able to do so this week due to a back injury which I sustained playing football 3 days ago, I normally go for a swim tonight (thursday) and am considering going though my back is still quite painful, I have been told that swimming could play a good role in the healing process, is this true? and if I go how much do i push? thanks.
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Lower back pain, stiffness and muscle spasm does indeed respond to pool exercise. However a full hard workout can aggravate your condition alot. This depends on the cause of your complaints, ie. disc vs. facet (joint) and other factors. Even climbing out of a pool can be a big problem for some people. For starters avoid flip turns, fly and long distance. Try just suspending in the pool with a kick board and walk in place bringing your knees high. Do this slowly but steady. Try but dont force free and *** stroke at a casual pace. If you feel up to it you can increase your time and pace but pay close attention to your body signals. After the pool do floor stretches such a knee chest pulls altering legs, hyperextension laying on your stomach and prop up on your elbows gently arching the lower back. Try 20 mins. of ice after a workout. If you have constant pain above a 5 (0-10) scale or have pain lasting more the three to five days see a doctor of chiropractic or medical doctor.
Lower back pain, stiffness and muscle spasm does indeed respond to pool exercise. However a full hard workout can aggravate your condition alot. This depends on the cause of your complaints, ie. disc vs. facet (joint) and other factors. Even climbing out of a pool can be a big problem for some people. For starters avoid flip turns, fly and long distance. Try just suspending in the pool with a kick board and walk in place bringing your knees high. Do this slowly but steady. Try but dont force free and *** stroke at a casual pace. If you feel up to it you can increase your time and pace but pay close attention to your body signals. After the pool do floor stretches such a knee chest pulls altering legs, hyperextension laying on your stomach and prop up on your elbows gently arching the lower back. Try 20 mins. of ice after a workout. If you have constant pain above a 5 (0-10) scale or have pain lasting more the three to five days see a doctor of chiropractic or medical doctor.
