These exercises are helpful in easing pain through relaxation. You also may be taught positioning exercises that will place the spine at a resting position. These exercises can give relief to sore muscles and joints. Back pain can physically and emotionally draining . Relaxation exercises may not correct your problem, but they can help control pain and its accompanying stress.
Movement is also important, even when the back is still painful.
Careful movements may be suggested by your therapist that can safely ease pain by providing nutrition and lubrication to injured areas. Movement of joints and muscles also signals the nervous system to block incoming pain . As your back becomes less painful, the exercises will be changed to focus on improving the overall health of your back. Tight muscles can cause an imbalance in spinal movements . This can make the risk of injury to these structures more likely.