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Number 1 exercise for low back pain!
I often get asked "if I only do one exercise for my back pain, what should it be?" My answer is normally Cat Camel. Its not a stretch but a simple mobilisation that will help reduce pain and improve your range of motion.
So when do I give this exercise?
Well I've been back for maternity leave for about a month and a common complaint I have already seen in practice is "I was doing something strenuous during the day and my back was fine but then it started hurting on a basic movement!" This is a good indicator for needing to do more CAT CAMEL. Injuring yourself when you are tired is a sign your bodies proprioception is diminished. Patients with chronic low back pain also have reduce proprioception not only when standing but also in four point kneeling position. 1
So what is proprioception?
Its the awareness of position or movement of the body. It is what allows you to touch you nose with your eyes close. It is what helps you balance on one leg. But most importantly it is your brains awareness of joint position and this helps the brain correct joint movement and prevent injury. It is thought that 40% of spinal control is reliant on feedback from the paraspinal muscle spindles. 2 Current evidence shows that this feedback is altered when we have low back pain.
How can I improve my proprioception in my lower back?
Moving the lumbar spine in the four point kneeling position may contribute to the muscle spindle feedback system and improve the proprioception of the lumbar spine. Cat Camel encourages coordinated muscle activity in a safe and gentle manner. It can help reduce fear avoidance behaviours, for example I can't move because it hurts. You can easily do a smaller motion with this exercise and stay within your comfortable limits.
When shouldn't I do this exercise?
If it causes pain in your back! Or knees and wrists.
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