Back pain is preventable. For most individuals, reestablishing muscular balance is the answer. In a white-collar society, commuting to work and then sitting for much of the day is a problem. This causes tight hamstrings and hip flexors, tight upper back musculature, and weak abdominal muscles. A thorough evaluation may be necessary to determine what the individual problem area might be.
Swimming provides one of the best and most effective ways to stabilize the spine.
The combination of no-impact cardiovascular work with moderate strength training makes swimming an excellent choice. In summary, the vertebral column houses the spinal cord. Every bodily function relies on the information transmitted through the spinal nerves. Every activity of daily living needs healthy spinal mechanics for this to occur. Spend some time daily taking care of yourself.