Splash! Gentle Pool Exercises to Address Back Pain

Summertime is here, and everyone wants to be in the pool! If you have back pain, you may think you can’t join the fun or get in a quality workout, but the pool offers an ideal opportunity for rehabilitation. You don’t feel your full weight, you don’t have to experience normal impact, and the resistance of the water allows you to exercise more slowly, gently, and carefully. As you enjoy the water, remember that it can help you build strength to overcome back pain—as long as you keep the following things in mind!