With a low overall pain score, your back pain has a minimal impact on your daily activities. However, it is still important to maintain healthy movement behaviors and exercise plans to prevent future issues and support overall well-being.

All of the correct exercises, stretches, and body mechanics to maintain your back long-term are contained within the FIX YOUR BACK Workshop. We still recommend completing the workshop lessons in order, then incorporate the skills into your daily life. This will ensure you keep your back in great shape and avoid any future challenges.

Here’s what you should focus on:

Engage in regular physical activity that includes both aerobic and strength-training exercises. Aerobic exercises such as brisk walking, cycling, or swimming can help maintain cardiovascular health and overall fitness. Since your pain is minimal, you can gradually increase the intensity and duration of these activities as tolerated.

Core strengthening exercises remain important for maintaining spinal support and preventing future pain. Incorporate exercises that target the abdominal and lower back muscles, such as planks, bridges, and gentle yoga poses. These exercises will help keep your core muscles strong and supportive.

Daily stretching routines are beneficial for maintaining flexibility and preventing stiffness. Focus on stretches for the lower back, hamstrings, and hip flexors to keep these areas limber and reduce the risk of tension build-up.

Continue to practice and refine proper body mechanics and ergonomics. Ensure that you use correct posture when sitting, standing, and lifting objects to avoid placing unnecessary strain on your back. Integrate these practices into your daily activities, such as using ergonomic furniture and being mindful of your posture throughout the day.

By maintaining an active lifestyle with these balanced exercise and movement practices, you can support your back health and minimize the likelihood of future discomfort.