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Lower back pain? Simple exercise for relief

By Juli Vosmik

Real Estate Agent with Dominion Fine Properties SA582226000

January 02, 2011 02:31 PM

I started a new group,

Healthy 2011

where I'm asking you to post

simple, healthy recipes, exercises, weight loss tips, etc.

Anything to help keep our bodies healthy.

My old golf pro taught me this very simple exercise and it's really helped with my lower back pain.

Lie face down on the floor. Then, raise your feet up by bending at the knee.

Do NOT raise your thighs off the ground.

Alternate legs.

Simple. Easy.

If you don't suffer from back pain, you'll think this is a waste of time,

but, you'll be strengthening your lower back.

For all you golfers, this REALLY helps.

I hope you'll join this new group - who doesn't want a healthier new year!

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Juli Vosmik

Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Gina, I'm looking for that upper back one, as well, PLEASE let me know if you come across one.

Leolinda - you don't have any inches to lose - you're already tiny!!!

Dawn - with all your research, I'm sure you have some GREAT ideas. Can't wait to hear them.

Jan 02, 2011 03:56 PM

Jennifer Fivelsdal

JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY

Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Juli this sounds like a great group. Back pain is no fun and exercise does help.

Jan 02, 2011 04:04 PM

Juli Vosmik

Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Jennifer, I hope you'll participate and look forward to your ideas.

Jan 02, 2011 04:06 PM

Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate Services

Juli, I am all for a healthy 2011. I have a lot of things to suggest people don’t do! (LOL)

Jan 02, 2011 04:20 PM

Juli Vosmik

Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Can't wait to see them, Kathleen, but you MUST keep it clean, LOL. Guess I need to change the group theme, LOL.

Jan 02, 2011 05:11 PM

Marilyn Harrell

Better Homes and Acres - Beaverton, MI

Wixom Lake - Beaverton MI

Sounds like a really great group! We all need to live a healthy lifestyle!

Jan 02, 2011 10:28 PM

Gail C. Harris

Resource Network, LLC SFR, AHWD, ACRE, SMAR Board Director - Chesapeake Beach, MD

Reach the BEACH with Gail C. Harris (cell: 703.868

Thanks for the tip, I'll try it out. Happy New Year, Juli. :) Gail

Jan 02, 2011 11:09 PM

Cara Marcelle Mancuso

Golden Girls with SW Desert Homes - Tucson, AZ

Call a Marana neighbor, I'm THERE!

I'm in - great idea Juli! I have lower back pain. I remember going to an orthopedic surgeon about six months after my second son was born and he patted my 24 inch waistline and said "Firm this up", and "Live with it". Sadly, my waist isn't 24 inches anymore, but I'm still living with it...

Jan 03, 2011 01:55 AM

Juli Vosmik

Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Marilyn, I hope you'll join and post some information. Heck, if we all just pick up one tip from others, it's a good thing.

Gail, it's amazing how simple this is and how little time it takes. Let me know, but if you're like me, you'll feel relief within just a couple of days.

OMG - Cara - that is just too funny - the story, not the pain.

Jan 03, 2011 02:30 AM

T A

Peoria, AZ

Great idea Juli, I will have to join and read up on how to shed some of the holiday pounds I picked up! Lousy holiday parties!

Jan 03, 2011 03:42 AM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Juli - I am one of those individuals that periodically has a bout of back pain. I have found the best way to deal with it, is to get down on the floor in a kneeling position, and tuck my knees to my chest, while rocking back and forth - forward to back, and side to side. It loosens the part of the back that seems to be in spasm. The jacuzzi at my health club works wonders too!

Jan 03, 2011 08:19 AM

Juli Vosmik

Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Ah, Myrl - I'll have to try that. Thanks!!!! When I'm in spasms, lying flat with the knees bent alone helps so much - I never thought of rocking.

LOL Abdon - I hope we'll all get some great ideas. I want to drop 5-7 myself.

Jan 03, 2011 10:18 AM

Pat Haddad, ABR, CRS, ePRO, GRI

Keller Williams Indianapolis Metro NE - Carmel, IN

Carmel, Fishers, Westfield IN Real Estate Expert

Juli---How timely!! We all want to turn over a new leaf this time of year and who can't use tips for being healthier and feeling better? I will be joining and looking forward to participating!

Jan 03, 2011 11:30 AM

Dawn Crawley

Dawn Crawley Realty - Pinehurst, NC

Find Pinehurst Homes

15 minutes of Pilate's exercises 3 times a week have almost given me 100% relief. I got a video of a 1 hour work out and picked the ones I liked the best. Do it in my living room while watching a favorite TV program. Great idea for the group Juli!

Jan 03, 2011 11:43 AM

Karen Bernetti

Southington, CT

What a great idea Juli - I definitely need to exercise more this year!! Count me in!

Jan 03, 2011 02:11 PM

Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089

Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI

Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Thanks for starting a new group to inspire us to be healthier and happier! See you over there!

Jan 03, 2011 02:51 PM

Juli Vosmik

Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Pat, hopefully you'll have a tip for helping me not eat that 1/2 pint of banana split haagen dazs I just devoured, LOL.

Dawn, you should post that to the group - I love exercise videos.

Karen, I with you - it's so easy for me to put it off saying I'll just work one more little bit, LOL.

I look forward to it Georgina. It was as much motivation for me as I thought it would be fun - a break from just work.

Jan 03, 2011 03:24 PM

Debbie Walsh

SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY

Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Juli what a great idea! I have joined and will add when I can!

Jan 05, 2011 06:59 AM

Don Wixom

RE/MAX Executives Nampa, ID - Nampa, ID

"Looking out for your next move..."tm

Julie, this sounds too easy, but first, I must try. There is another golfers stretch I may post later. Thanks!

Jan 06, 2011 03:44 PM

Juli Vosmik

Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Can't wait to see your suggestions Debra.

Don - if you don't have lower back problems, you will think it's nothing. If you do, you'll feel it immediately. I was SO surprised the first time I did this. Personally, I need to do this more often because I'm such a slouch in my chair.

Jan 06, 2011 06:15 PM