MyoFab: Preserving Your Lower Back

Being born with a spondylolisthesis (a defect in the vertebrae) and a slight scoliosis (curvature of the spine) I know all about back pain, especially low back pain. Below are some of the keys I found to keeping your lower back strong and healthy:

1) Train your abdominals 3 to 5 times per week
2) Train your legs with weight making sure your hamstrings are strong and flexible
3) Train your hip flexors
4) Stretch frequently
5) Do cardio 3-4 times/week
6) Avoid exercises or activities that put strain on your lower back
7) Have good posture
8) Have a good diet and drink plenty of water

Your entire body is all inter-related. Often times I find people with weak abdominals, tight and/or weak hamstrings and hip flexors usually have back pain.

The above videos show some exercises that you can do to strengthen the lower back.

If you care to read more about the causes of lower back pain:

http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/tc/low-back-pain-cause