Suggest Exercises For Back Pain

Posted on Fri, 23 Oct 2015

Question: What exercise should I do to relieve mid-back pain and increase strength in my back? I am unable to stand up straight as I used to. I am 79 yr. old and used to have an erect stature. Since losing height my back has begun to hurt too much to stand upright without a lot of stubborn determination!
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Alokkalyani (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
aerobic exercise

Detailed Answer:
Hi
it seems that you are having osteoporosis of back bones
get a x ray spine first and than we will decide on the basis of the x ray that what type of exercise is required.
some time in elderly ,especially if they have poor bone strength, heavy exercise may leads to fracture
meanwhile mild aerobic exercise will help you
take calcium and vitamin D supplementation if required

hope this will help

Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar