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  Dr Stephen Leow (General Medical Practitioner)
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  GP with an interest in Pain Medicine. Currently Clinical Director of GP+ Elizabeth in Suburban SA. Chair of RACGP Special Interest Group of Pain Management. ... View profile

  Any exercise or activity has been associated with better outcomes in pain. This works both through a psychological level and a physiological level. The so called runners high is associated with the release of endorphins (the body's natural opioids) and reduces pain.
  
  In the lower back, sterengthening exercises eg Pilates help stabilise the back and reduce pain Reply to this post  |  Report
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  Sandra McFaul (Physiotherapist)
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  Do you suffer from chronic lower back pain or neck pain? Based in SYDNEY, Sandra is 1 of ONLY 15 Physiotherapists in Australia with ADVANCED ... View profile

  Lower back pain is very common.  Often it starts in our 20-30's, improves but then it tends to recur.
  
  Exercise for lower back pain is essential.  The specfic exercises will depend upon your probelm.  a trained McKenzie Method Physiotherapist will be able to assess your problem and give you 1 or 2 key exercises. 
  
  Typically, a McKenzie therapist will clients around 3-4 times and our goal is always to show you how to stop the pain from coming back.
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  Neil Synnott (Exercise Physiologist, Physiotherapist)
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  I am qualified as a PHYSIOTHERAPIST and ACCREDITED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST. I primarily use the McKENZIE METHOD for assessment and management of musculoskeletal pain disorders. The ... View profile

  Hi all,
  
  Dr Leow and Sandra both make great points regarding exercise for low back pain.
  
  Dr Leow's comments regarding the psychological and physiological value of exercise is very important. The key is finding the correct exercises! 
  
  Sandra's comments re consultation with a McKenzie Method trained physiotherapist is also very useful. With the McKenzie Method, your physiotherapist can educate and advise you on the correct exercises for your back pain… Often 1-2 key exercises for your back alleviate the pain. These exercises are relatively simple and can be done anywhere!
  
  As Sandra alludes to, a key component of the McKenzie Method is educating you on how to prevent the pain from returning… very powerful for the long term management of the pain!
  
  Credntialled and Diploamed McKenzie physiotherapists are available across Australia… please go to www.mckenziemdt.org.au to find one near you!
  
  All the best, Neil
  
  Regards, Neil  Reply to this post  |  Report
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