Lim Young-woong, after doing 'this,' no longer has back pain... What could it be?

Singer Lim Young-woong (32) emphasized the importance of exercise.

On the 16th, the YouTube channel 'Lim Young-woong' hosted a live broadcast to celebrate Lim Young-woong's birthday. Lim Young-woong said, "I've really gotten into exercising," and "Unless it's a concert or such schedule, dieting doesn't seem to have much meaning or necessity for me. I think strengthening my muscles and mental preparation are more important." He also revealed that his back health has improved through consistent exercise. Lim Young-woong stated, "In the past, my back would sometimes hurt, but it's been a while since my back hasn't hurt. Since I exercise regularly, my back and neck haven't been hurting for a long time," and "Consistent exercise is very good." We look into what kinds of exercises Lim Young-woong considers effective for alleviating back pain.

The representative exercise that helps alleviate lower back pain is the plank. According to a study published in the Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Therapy, performing the plank three times a week for a total of four weeks reduced disabilities caused by chronic back pain and thickened the abdominal muscles. The plank can be done easily without special equipment, just a mat to reduce friction with the hands and feet. First, lie face down on the floor, bend your elbows, and lift your body. Support your body with both arms and feet, pulling your toes toward your shins. Keep your elbows at a 90-degree angle, and your head and body should form a straight line. Perform this for 1 to 3 minutes, three times. Once you become familiar with the posture, you can increase the duration and repetitions or try lifting one leg at a time. However, if you usually experience severe back pain, it is safest to consult with a healthcare professional to determine the appropriate exercise method and intensity.

Pelvic tilt exercise involves lying on your back with your back flat on the floor, bending your legs to form a 'ㅅ' shape. Then, gently lift your lower back slightly upward and hold for 5 seconds. Do not lift excessively; instead, lift with a feeling of maintaining the natural curve of your lower back. Afterwards, gently press your lower back against the floor and hold for 10 seconds. Repeat this process. Bridging is performed from the pelvic tilt position by lifting and holding the tailbone and pelvis as if rolling them. Do this for at least 30 seconds at a time, every day for 5 to 10 minutes.

Stretching exercises that loosen the muscles around the lower back also help alleviate back pain. ▲Lying face down and straightening and bending the back ▲Good morning exercise, among others. The lying face down and back straightening and bending exercise starts from a position lying face down with the stomach on the floor. Place both hands on the ground, keep the elbows straight, and extend the back as much as possible, holding the position for 2 seconds. Then, push the hips back and bend the back. Repeat this position 5 to 7 times in 3 sets. The good morning exercise is a combination of back extension and squat exercises. Stand upright with feet shoulder-width apart, push the hips back, and bend the upper body forward. While bent as if bowing, bend the knees as much as possible to sit down. Then, push the hips back again, bend the upper body forward, pause for 1 second, and then straighten the knees to stand up. Repeat this 5 to 7 times in 3 sets. Keep the back as straight as possible and perform the movements as slowly as possible.