IS SWIMMING GOOD FOR BACK PAIN?
As an Osteopath and a swimming coach I am slightly biased . Nonetheless for those with back problems, exercises that jar and jolt the spine such as running and jumping can increase spinal compression and can lead to increased symptom frequency.
Conditions for which I would recommend swimming include a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, osteoarthritis and degenerative disc disease. Swimming is a low-impact aerobic activity that allows patients to maintain overall cardiovascular fitness, maintain strength and reduce the impact of jumping or compressing movements found in high-impact sports.
As the entire body gets stronger, the occurrence of spasms resulting from exertion declines thereby decreasing back pain .This is a no brainier and therefore this is why at Rothery Health Sports and injury clinic we fully endorse Swim Pembrokeshire
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