Back Workouts for a Bad Back?

[HisGirl]

So I haven't posted here in awhile but I visit the site weekly. Even though I am only 27, I have a really bad back from two bad car accidents. One that happened when I was only 16. I have had problems ever since. I have the following equipment here at my apt. 8-pound, 3-pound dumbbells, light/medium/heavy resistance bands, and a stability ball. What kind of back workouts (particularly lower back workouts) can I do with this equipment?

Appreciate your assistance! Thanks!

[Hawkwind]

Is the stability ball a large one? You can do body weight hyperextensions if that is the case.

You can do DB and resistance band good mornings and or stiff-legged deads.

Planks with bodyweight will also help build a stronger lower back.

I may have some links to other low back exercises. I'll look around for them for you.

[HisGirl]

Hawkwind, thanks for responding! It is a large one. I typically use it for crunches or lay on it and roll the ball to my calves/ankle area and do push-ups in that position.

I'm going to google the exercises you mentioned as I have no idea what they look like. Thanks!

[yumyumcat]

I've had one back surgery and a host of back problems. The most important thing for you to concentrate on is your abdominals....then your back. Be sure that your abs are incredibly strong and developed before you go pulling weights...

I used to have scoliosis, with constant attempts at chins, I improved my back immensely and although there is a difference between left and right rhomboid major, my back will lie flat. My scoliosis was so bad that I could not do a back lat spread without the scapula sticking out. It looked like a chicken wing.

I know everyone has there own issues, but that was mine and that's how I remedied it, I hope I helped you.

[HisGirl]

Wow I hadn't checked this in forever. But I have started adding pilates to my workouts because I really feel it strengthens my core. My posture is better and my back pain is decreasing. The only thing that sucks is I am running out of time to workout and slowly pilates has been falling to the way side for me b/c it's not a huge calorie burner. I don't know how I am going to fit it back in.