A strong spine helps you stay flexible and prevents future mobility issues. One easy way to maintain it is by adding spine-friendly workouts in your routine. Doing these exercises can help you keep your spine healthy for years.
Best Chiropractor-Recommended Exercises For Spinal Health
Bird-Dog Exercise
Bird-Dog Exercises improve your core, strengthen your lower back, and help you fix your posture.
How To Do This Exercise
- Start the exercise on your hands and knees.
- Put your knees under your hips and hands under your shoulders.
- Extend one leg backward and the opposite arm forward simultaneously.
- Move them back to the starting position and switch sides.
McGill Curl-Up
Popularized by Dr.Stuart McGill, this exercise works out your entire abdominal core while reducing pressure on your spine.
How To Do This Exercise
- Lie on your back with one leg straight while bending the other knee and keeping your foot flat on the floor.
- Place your hands under the natural arch in your lower back.
- Use your ab muscles to raise your head and shoulders off the floor. Hold for 10 seconds.
- Return to the ground and repeat 6 times.
- Switch legs after finishing your set and do the same process.
Planks
Planks are a simple but effective exercise that works out your ab muscles, shoulders, and lower back.
How To Do This Exercise
- Start in a push-up position with your forearms on the floor and elbows directly under your shoulders.
- Tighten your core and keep your body straight for at least 30 seconds
- Rest and repeat the process.
Keep Your Spine Healthy With These Exercises
A few simple exercises can go a long way in maintaining your spine. If you have any questions about spinal health, give us a call at (631) 286-2300 to learn more.
