Lower back exercises are very important for people with ankylosing spondylitis. First of all, proper lower back exercises can strengthen the lower back muscles, improve the stability of the spine, and reduce pain and stiffness. Secondly, waist exercises can promote blood circulation in the spine and help inflammation to subside and**. Finally, waist exercises can also improve everyone's posture and gait, improving quality of life.
So, how should people with ankylosing spondylitis do waist exercises?Here are some suggestions:
Warm-up exercises: Before performing waist exercises, you need to do proper warm-up exercises, such as jogging, stretching, etc., to increase the elasticity and strength of your muscles.
Lumbar stretches: You can lie on the bed or floor with your legs straight and your hands at your sides. Then inhale slowly while lifting your head and shoulders off the ground, holding for a few seconds. Then exhale slowly and bring your head and shoulders back to the ground. Repeat this several times.
Lumbar rotation exercises: You can sit in a chair or lie on the bed, place your hands on your waist, and slowly rotate your body to one side while inhaling. Then exhale slowly and turn your body to the other side. Repeat this several times.
Lumbar scoliosis exercises: You can stand in front of a wall, place your hands on your waist, and slowly bend your body to one side while inhaling. Then exhale slowly to return the body to its original position. Repeat this several times.
Abdominal exercises: You can lie on the bed or floor, place your hands on your abdomen, and inhale slowly while lifting your abdomen off the ground. Then exhale slowly and bring your abdomen back to the ground. Repeat this several times.
In conclusion, people with ankylosing spondylitis need proper lower back exercises to relieve pain and stiffness. During exercise, it is necessary to pay attention to proper rest and avoid injuries caused by excessive exercise.