Mechanics: Reducing Back Pain

On Tuesday, I talked about what causes bulging discs and one way to help reduce the pinched nerves that cause pain. Today I’ll give you the second tactic to help bulging discs, primarily those in your lower back in what is known as the lumbar region. The solution is simple:

Stretch and strengthen your core.

Specifically, stretch the muscles of the lower back, the hamstrings, and the quads; and strengthen the muscles in the abdominal region.

Most people have an anterior pelvic tilt: the front of the pelvis drops making the . . .

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