Dangers of Loading
the Spine
Many exercises can load the spine. Loading the spine causes
the vertebrae to compress and get closer together. You run the risk of bulging or herniated discs
and wearing out wearing out the disc between each vertebra when you load your
spine. If you already have vertebrae and
or disc damage you will most likely hurt more when you load your spine during exercise.
It is very important to no load your spine and be safe while exercising.
You will have your back your whole life. Protect your back and spine now so you can
have a pain free life now and in the future.
Below is a list of a few things to do so you don’t load the
spine and protect it when exercising:
- Don’t be on all fours, hands and knee/feet (unfortunately it limits what you can do with yoga and Pilates)
- Don’t using free weights or dumb bells
- When using cable weights make sure the weights you are pulling down on are above your head
- When using cable weights make sure the weights your are pulling up on are below your waist
- Avoid exercises the rotate your spine
Fitworks
Corrective Therapy has a safe approach to exercise so you don’t load your spine
and protect your back. Every exercise we
do at Fitworks Corrective Therapy is safe. We also correct your posture so your body moves
and performs the way it’s meant to move for optimal performance. Imagine your body pain free, looking and
moving perfect. Fitworks Corrective
Therapy can help you do that.
Gary Rumel, Corrective Therapist
Fitworks Corrective Therapy
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