As soon as the painful episode has passed, people with back problems are advised to resume their activities and engage in sports as soon as possible. Indeed, there is nothing worse for the back than inactivity. Strengthening your back is therefore essential to reduce the risk of back pain.
However, be careful, because while some sports are particularly beneficial, others can be extremely hard on your back.
Obviously, avoid high-impact sports that put stress on the back, require contortions, and cause micro-trauma. Therefore, the following should be avoided by people with back problems: judo, wrestling, rowing, canoeing/kayaking, all racquet sports (tennis, table tennis, badminton, etc.), weightlifting, trampolining, and so on.
Conversely, three sports are particularly recommended: swimming, walking, and cycling.
Swimming is the ideal sport for those with back pain. In fact, swimming is a therapy in itself for treating these problems. Supported by the water, the body is weightless, freeing itself from many constraints, and the vertebrae are not compressed by the body's weight.
Walking is also an excellent physical activity for the back. Simple to do, it benefits the spine at all times, whether the walks are long or short and whether the pace is moderate or brisk. Moreover, if you practice brisk walking, focus on increasing the number of steps rather than the length of your stride. Indeed, the longer your stride, the more you twist your spine, which is obviously bad for it.
Finally, cycling is a sport you can practice with virtually no risk to your back, provided you adopt a proper riding position.
In any case, do not hesitate to discuss it with your doctor, who will be able to easily advise you and recommend exercises to strengthen your back.
 Anthony BOURDAIN & Cyril CHATEAU
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20/06/2023 | 
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