Exercises

Posture Exercises for Upper and Lower Back

Upper back exercise

This exercise targets the area of the neck and shoulders.

1. The starting position is the same as in the previous exercise. Stand straight on the base with the belt in front of you and the poles behind your shoulders. Make sure that the belt is tightened so that it is pressed tight against your front when you stand up straight. This gives the poles the tension required for the motion and the pelvis is pressed against the belt, the lower back becomes activated, and the impact on the entire area of the back is intensified.
2. Raise your hands in front of you, up to the level of your shoulders. Push your elbows back and your shoulder blades toward each other as far as you can. You should feel tension in your shoulders and in the area of the upper back.

Relax back  into the starting position and repeat this movement 20–30 times.

Tip: You can make the exercise more effective by keeping your elbows bent at a 90-degree angle during the motion.

1.Starting Position

2. Working Phase

Back twist

The exercise activates the flexor muscles and improves the mobility of the spine. If you have spinal disc problems, be extra cautious when doing this exercise!

Back arch

A targeted exercise for the lower back that activates the small muscles that support the vertebrae and the back muscles in general. Even though the impact is the strongest in the lower back area, the entire back from the bottom of the spine to the shoulders is activated.

1. Stand straight on the base with the belt in front of you and the poles behind your shoulders. Adjust the height of the belt so that it rests on your pelvis. The belt length is correct when you can stand in an erect position with the belt sitting tightly against your front. Keep your arms relaxed either on the sides of the poles or in front of you.
2. Keep your knees and ankles straight; do not rock your body but keep your legs straight. Push your pelvis forward against the belt and arch your back slowly backward. Keep your abdominal muscles slightly tensed throughout the motion.

Return to the starting position slowly and repeat this movement 20–30 times.

Remember the correct breathing technique: Breathe out slowly during the tensing stage (when tensing your muscles against the poles) and breathe in slowly when you are relaxing back into the starting position.

Back Info

General information on backache, care for the back, and the significance of good posture.

About back pain

According to research, as much as 80% of Americans suffer from back pain at some stage
About half of the population experience recurrent episodes of pain that affect the day-to-day running of their lives. Back pain is also the second common reason for visits to doctor´s office.
Back pain is most common among 35–60-year-olds
Backache is typically a result of weak muscles in the midsection
Backache is linked to sedentary work, low levels of physical activity, physical labor, obesity, stress, and accidents
Back pain decreases the ability to cope with daily tasks and results in accidents and incapacity for work.

The significance of strong deep stabilizer muscles for general well-being

The spine remains supple, mobile, and in the correct position
A strong core contributes to a better posture
Functioning muscles help maintain physical ability
Vertebrae and joints remain mobile and flexible
Strain on the back is distributed evenly
Tissue metabolism remains robust
Quality of life improves

Back care and prevention of back pain

Taking care of your back can prevent back pain
Strenghtening the deep stabilizer muscles contributes to good posture
Strong abdominal and back muscles are the base for all movement
Spine mobility should be maintained or improved
Muscle strength exercises should be carried out regularly