What Sort Of Workout Can I Do To Lose Weight While Having Lower Back Pain While Sitting?

Posted on Wed, 6 Apr 2022

Question: LOwer back pain while sitting, I need to lose weight and belly fat, what sort of workouts can I do?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be postural or due to disc disease.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Lower back pain while sitting is most likely to be postural or due to slipped disc.
I suggest pain killers , upright position while sitting and muscle relaxants. Start muscle strengthening exercises for lower back( Any physiotherapist will teach you).
If there is no relief , then please get MRI of lower spine.
For Weight loss and loss of belly fat , the best way is exercises - abdominal exercises along with diet control.

Thanks for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Gopal (18 minutes later)

Would crunches, running, aerobics not worsen the lower back pain?

I see an improvement so I am assuming it is postural.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Please see below.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

All three exercises can worsen back pain if it is due to slipped disc but will help in postural back pain. Since you already feel better ,then I will go with postural back pain.

Thanks and wish you a speedy recovery from back pain. Dissolution of belly fat will take longer.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj