Try: If the Care recipient (cr) struggles with back pain exercise may be a good option exercise and staying active may relieve low back pain and can help speed the cr’s recovery the cr should start with basic movements such as walking and standing if possible the cr should try stretching and strengthening her stomach back and leg muscles helps make them less susceptible to injury that can cause back pain strong stomach back and leg muscles also better support the spine reducing pressure on spinal discs this may help prevent disc injury aerobic exercises-such as walking swimming or walking in waist-deep water-also help maintain a healthy back aerobic exercise makes the heart and other muscles use oxygen more efficiently muscles that frequently receive oxygen-rich blood stay healthier information references webmd com

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