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There is always a 64-year-old man in the park in the morning.
Unlike other early risers, this Uncle Li has a special way of exercising - he always walks backwards. Every morning, spring, summer, autumn and winter, he would walk backwards on the park's jogging track for half an hour. He has been sticking to this habit for three whole years.
Three years ago, Li Minghao went to the hospital for examination because of unbearable low back pain and was diagnosed with a herniated lumbar disc. The doctor advised him to do more proper exercise to relieve his symptoms. So, he started to walk backwards every day, hoping to improve his lumbar spine health in this unique way.
Time flies, three years have passed in a blink of an eye, Uncle Li feels that his waist is no longer as painful as before, so he decided to go to the hospital for another physical examination to see the condition of the lumbar spine. The results of the examination were unexpected – his lumbar spine health improved significantly.
This result made him very happy and aroused the doctor's interest. The doctor asked Uncle Li about his living habits and exercise methods in the past few years. After learning about the unique practice of walking backwards, doctors began to explain in detail why this seemingly peculiar form of exercise is good for the lumbar spine.
The doctor explained that walking backwards is actually a good balance exercise that strengthens the muscles in the lower back and abdomen, which are an important source of strength to support the lumbar spine.
Moreover, walking backwards allows the body to maintain a different state of balance, which helps to improve the coordination and flexibility of the body. What's more, walking backwards reduces the impact on the spine when walking forward, so it is a gentle and effective exercise for patients with a herniated lumbar disc.
In addition to the benefits for the lumbar spine, doctors also point out that walking backwards has potential benefits for the brain. This type of exercise requires high attention and neural coordination, which can exercise the brain's responsiveness and speed of processing information to a certain extent. This is a very beneficial brain exercise for the elderly.
However, the doctor also reminded Uncle Li that although walking backwards has many benefits for him, it helps to improve overall blood circulation and cardiovascular function. Of course, this activity also needs to be moderate, and excessive it can lead to muscle fatigue and even damage.
Uncle Li not only improved his lumbar spine health through continuous backward exercise, but even his overall mental outlook has been significantly improved. This has also prompted him to be more proactive in his retirement life, and he can often be seen leading other elderly people in the community to perform simple backward walking exercises, which has become a unique sight.
This type of activity, although it may seem simple, is a very effective way to maintain the health of the elderly. Not only does it improve specific physical conditions, but it also enhances the social interaction of the elderly, allowing them to have more energy and fun in their later life.
Of course, each workout has its own people and considerations. Walking backwards is good, but it's not for everyone. For example, for those elderly people with severe cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, or people with poor balance, walking backwards may increase the risk of falling.
Therefore, it is best to consult with a doctor or relevant professional before starting any new form of exercise to ensure that the exercise is suitable for your physical condition.
Choosing a workout that works for you and knowing your physical condition are all important factors that you should consider before starting any workout. In this world full of uncertainties, perhaps we should all be like Uncle Li, occasionally walking backwards, not only for physical health, but also for the peace of mind and different experiences of life.
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