Originally posted by cheshirecatstevens
Many back problems are caused by a mis-match of muscles. The problem could be with your abdominals. There are very small muscles located just above your pubic bone. In many people these muscles remain under developed. When back pain starts people will exercise their back and neglect the muscles in their abs creating an imbalance. A exercise that w ...[text shortened]... you feel like you are tipping over then flex those lower abdominal muscles to keep you upright.
If everyone who had back pain took your advice, used ice when need, did other gentle excersice with gentle stretches, there would be little need for painkillers. Your advice (ab strengthening) is the first thing to do. You are completely right on about what weak abs do. Think of them as the connecting point between legs and torso - would you want that point weak? Should the two strong ends of your body have a weak middle? No Would it hurt if it was weak? Yes.
