Start with small things, such as maintaining proper posture. Do this by tightening your stomach and buttocks. Place a small cushion behind your lower back to remind you. Back strengthening exercises should be the next step to implement in your lifestyle. Most successful programs emphasize torso stability throughout exercise and emphasize mobility at hips and knees.
Most individuals benefit from exercising at a lower intensity but a longer period of time.
Abdominal muscle strengthening is often important. Check with your doctor to see if strengthening exercises inside this newsletter might be safe for you. Contact the Regional Arthritis Center for more information concerning this topic.