Injured my back a dozen years ago playing with my toddler - spent a couple of days barely able to move for the pain.
Doctors recommended some mild exercises (on all fours, lifting opposite arms and legs).
But what really changed it for me was deadlifts. I had been very wary of deadlifts (bend over and pick up a weight? crazy!), but I started very light (just the motion, then a light bar), was very careful with form, and progressed very carefully.
Doctors recommended some mild exercises (on all fours, lifting opposite arms and legs).
But what really changed it for me was deadlifts. I had been very wary of deadlifts (bend over and pick up a weight? crazy!), but I started very light (just the motion, then a light bar), was very careful with form, and progressed very carefully.
Really made a huge difference for me.