Walking and Lower Back Problem

[Yumm]

I have what I would consider to be relatively minor lower back problems caused by degeneration - the standard aging process.  I am 58 years old.  About once or twice a year my lower back muscles tighten or even spasm and then I go through a period of one to two weeks of recovery.  Getting up from a sitting position is difficult, but once standing I have  no problems walking.

Since I have no problem or pain when walking should I continue to walk?  Would walking help my recovery or interfere with recovery?

[Yumm]

Thank you for your response.

[JGF25]

Ideally you should see a specialist and then get a referral to a physical therapist.  This way you can learn the exercises that will help you build up your core muscles and take strain off of your back.  My husband has the same issue and he is doing much better because of the exercises.  I think he went to PT a couple times a week for maybe 4 weeks at least.  Now he does the exercises at home everyday.