What kind of physical activities can I do to lose weight with A Bad back?
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Actually your best start is to stretch in the morning.  Get a good stretch DVD and begin your day with circulation and blood flow.  It's amazing how energizing it is and how well it allieviates pain.  Once you begin with your stretch video and are in a routine - then you can do some shorter walks, it's amazing how much weight you can loose and how energizing it is.  Give it a try - I swear by this because I am a chronic pain patient and ended up loose 22 lbs on this routine alone.  Good luck!
413316
Do cardiovascular exercise (aerobics, treadmill, jogging, bicycling, etc.).\nNo matter what, it will help your body.  As a side benefit, it will burn any fat you may have.\n\n\nHmmm...I just looked at your profile image.  Are you black (aka African American)?  If so, you may be referring to the size of your rear end.  Black females typically have enlarged rears, and there is little to nothing they can do about it.  The good thing is that black men seem to LOVE the larger rear (as evidence from all the black men I know, songs on the radio (Baby Got Back), dancers in videos, etc.).  In that case, still do the aerobic activity listed above.  This will give you the perfect hour-glass figure that will drive men CRAZY!
333343
there is a website for yoga, Bikram Yoga is REALLY good for weight loss (given that u dont have heart problems).\nAlso, if u just run, jog, dance, have sex, do whatever continuous exercise for 20 minutes a day every day for several months u will notice a significant weight difference.\nswimming is also very good for a total body workout.\nwhen u work out regularely tru to eat at least 4-5 times daily (small meals).\nin conjunction to aerobic exercise do some weight training to ensure you dont sag afer you loose weight.
124836
Any weight bearing exercise is good for bone support; you want to maintain strong muscles because that's what supports your bones.  For your spine, good posture is always the key, and you might want to try yoga.  But always consult with a doctor on any of this first.
1143558
Yoga (no lying on stomach postures though)\nWalking\nDancing\nBike Riding\nSwimming
156165
Exercise!  Cardio exercise like walking, running, swimming, etc and also weight training.  Muscle will help you burn fat even when you are doing nothing.  Especially if you have been dieting without exercising, weight training is really key for losing weight.
435775
I have bad lower back pain, too.  A chiropractor is the best treatment for that, if you have time to go.  I take advil every four hours and that helps and resting on a heating pad.  My doctor also says to put a pillow under my legs when I'm laying down.  There are exercises to do but you would have to go for physical therapy to learn the best way to do them.  Years ago my doctor referred me to "Back School".  It's only a temporary help.  A chiropractor has a massaging machine that massages your back with heat.  It's great.
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Yes, you can its called over exertion. Sometimes it can be the bodies way of warning you to slow down or maybe you have used that muscle too much in a short time period.\n\nI have just recenlty got over a bad back. Dont listen to people when they tell you to wear a support when carry heavy equipment etc. Just rest until the pain goes and then just take it easy when you return to work.\n\nThe more you get reliant on a back support, it weakens the muscle that it holds in place. Therefore, making the back more vunerable. It might be worth drinking protein drinks when after any physical exertion. These supplements are not just designed for body builders but for general purpose. Thats how our bodies remain strong/ and get stronger. The types of foods we eat in this day and age dont provide us with sufficient protin levels so we have to make up for it in some way.\n\nI had a very bad back and I noticed a significant difference when trying these. Hope this helps.
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I've had back problems before. You've probably been told to change your mattress, or buy a firm pillow. I did all of those the thing that worked for me was working out my lower back and also stretching my lower  back out. This helped me. \n\nTo stretch you lower back, sit on the floor. Bring your feet inwards like you're trying to touch your stomach with your feet. (your leg is still on the ground) The soles of your feet must be touching. Know lean forward as far as you can go. It helps if someones pushes you from the back and keep you in that position for thirty second. \n\nIf that doesn't help, change your lifesyle, sit up straiht and buy insoles.\n\nWhen all else fails, see a doctor. They are the true specialist. Hope that your back gets better.
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Bulging lumbar discs are usually associated with decreased pain with walking and increased pain with prolonged and improper sitting.  There is up to 200 times the normal pressure in a disc when we remain seated.  Getting up and walking reverses the curve in our spine that occurs with sitting...allowing the disc to resume a more neutral position.  \n\nIf you already have a documented back condition, I suggest following up with a physical therapist who will perform an evaluation as to which exercises are the most appropriate for YOU (rather than guessing which ones MIGHT be good)!  \n\n...but keep up the walking if it decreases the pain...and limit your time sitting to 20 minutes at a time.
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biking, walking, jogging, jump roping..... stay active. take the stairs instead of the elevator, garden, clean your house, wash dishes by hand. those aren't cardio, but they're still more than just sitting on the couch. also, cut back on junk food.
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First you should see a doctor or chiropractor to determine if there is a serious problem. If you just have moderate low back pain with no obvious injury, there are a few things you can do. Alternate heat and ice 5-10 minutes each every 1/2 hour. There are stretches you can do to strengthen your back and ease the pain. It is very important to do some type of stretching or exercises. If you don't, things will get worse as you loose muscle tone! Good luck! It may seem like it will never get better..just give it some time and it will if you take the time to do what you need to do heal yourself!
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I'd say abdominal exercises but not sit-ups, as they might be harmful for ur lower back (depends on how fit u r overall, though). \n\nTry crunches and do them every day: \n\nhttp://www.fitstep.com/Library/Exercises/Crunches.htm\n\nHere's a fairly good website w photos and explanations:\n\nhttp://www.sixpacknow.com/abdominal_exercises.html \n\nAlso depending on how much of this abdominal fat is on the outside (because abdominal fat can be both inside the abdominal cavity, below the muscles, and outside, below the skin layer), u can get massage and some anti-cellulite cream to help this outer layer of fat go away.
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It depends on what you are looking for. Cardio - walking, running aerobic tapes.  Strength - bodyweight exercises such as push ups, lunges, chair dips can help.  Flexibility - yoga/pilates tapes are great.
98438
depending on the kind of back pain. If it's from the injury, then you need heatpad and light exercises (for example swimming)and good massages. If it's just from stiffness, then you need to move more. Movement, Movement, Movement!!!
1003168
Probably chair exercises.  Might see if you can find the TV show 'Sit and be fit' that comes on every day during the week...it is geared towards less straining exercises...good luck...
571981
Arm area\nTry the One-Arm Row! \n\nStand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and with a slight bend in your knees. Hold a dumbbell in your right hand. Take a step forward with your left foot, bend your left knee, and lean forward from your waist about 45 degrees. Place your left hand on your left thigh to support your back. Extend your right arm down toward the floor. \n\nKeep your abs tight and back flat as you exhale and pull the weight up toward your armpit, as if you were tugging on the starter to a lawn mower. Inhale and lower. \n\nTo pinpoint the correct back muscle, retract your shoulder blades as you keep your elbow close to your body throughout the movement. You should feel the inside of your upper arm brush slightly against your ribs as you raise and lower the weight. \n\nIf you experience back discomfort, lean against a chair to release any pressure from your lower back. \n\nStand with your left palm against the seat of the chair, with your left leg forward and right leg back. Hold a weight in your right hand. Keep your abs tight and back flat as you exhale and pull the weight up toward your armpit, as if you were tugging on the starter to a lawn mower. Inhale and lower\nhttp://www.deniseaustin.com/exercises/arm_exercises.asp?source=GOTO&KEYWORD=how+to+lose+arm+fat&OVRAW=lose%20weight%20in%20arm%20and%20waist&OVKEY=how%20to%20lose%20arm%20fat&OVMTC=advanced\n\n As part of your routine activities: \n-Walk, wheel, or bike ride more, drive less.\n-Walk up stairs instead of taking an elevator.\n-Get off the bus a few stops early and walk or wheel the remaining distance.\n-Push a stroller.\n-Clean the house.\n-Do exercises or pedal a stationary bike while watching television.\n-Play actively with children.\n-Take a brisk 10-minute walk or wheel in the morning, at lunch, and after dinner. \n \n As part of your exercise or recreational routine: \n-Walk, wheel, or jog.\n-Bicycle or use an arm pedal bicycle.\n-Swim or do water aerobics.\n-Play racket or wheelchair sports.\n-Golf (pull cart or carry clubs).\n-Canoe.\n-Cross-country ski.\n-Play basketball.\n-Dance\n-Take part in an exercise program at work, home, school, or gym.