IN a previous video on foam roller upper back exercises we told you how awesome the foam roller is for soothing aching muscles and improving muscle functions but here’s where you get a little extra bang for your buck! These foam roller exercises for back pain in the video below are also excellent for core strengthening exercises
Long Foam Roller For Back
Using the foam roller during core strengthening exercises provides support to the spine and feedback on postural alignment. Even better the foam roller creates an added balance challenge through its unstable surface increasing the demand of core stabilising muscles. This increased muscle recruitment ensures to have you working harder whilst improving balance all at the same time.
Foam Roller Exercises For Back Pain Video
The video below will take you through a sequence of core strength exercises that can be completed in a sequence or individually. Each exercise demonstrated throughout the videos progression also increases in difficulty.
If you are unsure if this exercise is suitable for you or your have a previous history of injury that may be worsened by these exercises please consult your physiotherapist or other allied health professional prior to beginning these foam roller exercises for back pain.
Foam Rolling Back Exercises
To view our previous videos, click below.
Foam Rolling Video 1: Foam roller exercises for legs Gain lower limb flexibility and relieve muscle tension
Foam Rolling Video 2: Foam roller upper back Improve upper limb mobility and relieve muscle tension
You can visit Prevention.com for more foam rolling exercises for back to relieve muscle tension.