exercises / machines for lordosis (swayback)

[Elite_Fry]

well ive been doing many of these exercises for many weeks now (doing daily) and have noticed no improvment...

any ideas on how long it might take to see some changes in the curve?

 

[flex4life]

'Sway back' or 'lordosis' is a condition that often takes some considerable time to correct or improve... only been 4 weeks since you originally posted.

You may consider seeing a qualified, knowledgable professional to determine if your postural problem is due to muscle or connective tissue imbalances (can often be corrected with exercise) ...or because of bone abnormalities (little can be done in terms of exercise to assist this one).

Being constantly aware of proper posture alignment while sitting, driving, standing, or any movements takes time & practice in forming new habits. You must be able to 'feel' neutral alignment. A qualified phys therapist or chirpractor can show you this.

Hope this helps some...

 

[b fold the truth]

Ok...you are not trying to become a bodybuilder right? Well...then train all of your supporting muscles for strength. Do heavy standing cable "sit-ups". Do full sit ups, roman chair sit ups, straight legged sit ups, good mornings, reverse hypers, and everything else you can think of to strengthen your core. Not saying that you have to use super heavy weight...just a weight that is challenging for you.

B True

 

[bignate73]

Ok...you are not trying to become a bodybuilder right? Well...then train all of your supporting muscles for strength. Do heavy standing cable "sit-ups". Do full sit ups, roman chair sit ups, straight legged sit ups, good mornings, reverse hypers, and everything else you can think of to strengthen your core. Not saying that you have to use super heavy weight...just a weight that is challenging for you.

B True

no no no

ABDOMINAL work is necessary, but not lower back work. glutes and hams need to be worked but not hip flexors. otherwise it will exaggerate his condition.

strong core is necessary but in the right places. only then can he work his other muscles. neutral spine should be the main focus for now. then overall conditioning

 

[b fold the truth]

We all have our opinions right? Mine are the same as I stated above. Strengthen, increase flexibility, and strengthen again. Fiind the muscles which need to be strengthened and more flexible...and work on them. I am not an expert...but I was trying to state a principle. It can be applied in all realms of life...train and improve your weak points.

I hope that this is more clear than my last post.

B True

 

[bignate73]

no no. your principle was sound but his CONDITION would be the factor that would prohibit some of those particular areas that you mentioned to strengthen.
only reason why i said what i said is that i put the emphasis on the muscles that are a) lengthened b) possibly weakened due to uninvolvement. to strengthen the ones that are already strong/tight would only worsen the condition.

trust me....there is no bigger advocate of core strength and stability. you just misread my intention.

peace

 

[b fold the truth]

Understand and I think that we agree with this issue

Off to bed...lightning bad here and I will be deadliftin in the 7's tomorrow. Must pull in the mid 7's tomorrow.

Night all

B True

 

[bignate73]

good luck. you'll do it.

i gotta pull my ass out of bed in the morning.....thats the challenge for me. LOL

 

[Elite_Fry]

bringing this up, im just a little curious about something

the way to fix lordosis is to stretching certain parts of your body, now wouldnt then bodybuilding, strengthening, make things worse?