Lower Back Pain (LBP)

Generally defined as pain and discomfort, localized below the costal margin and above the inferior gluteal folds, with or without leg pain (NSCA)

Basic Exercise Guidelines:

Ensure you're cleared for exercise by allied health care professional, to ensure there are no exercise limitations
1-4 sets of resistance exercise
8-12 repetitions per set of resistance exercise at light to moderate intensity
frequency of resistance exercise is 1-2 times per week
flexibility training should aim to to increase trunk, hip flexor, and extensor mobility with 3 repetitions of a 10 second static hold
aerobic protocols begin with multiple short bouts but ultimately aerobic activity should total 300 minutes of moderate or 150 minutes of vigorous activity per week
cease exercise immediately if pain increases

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