Better Back System Exercise Video 8 - Side Stomach Curl

This exercise is similar to some pilates movements and has a higher degree of difficulty than the first 6 exercises.

This particular exercise is quite demanding on your stomach and lower back muscles, so its time for an important reminder. I don't know your physical condition and whether for example you have acute back pain right now, or you are just experiencing discomfort, or how supple and fit you are etc. 

As always, DO NOT do something that causes you pain - you are likely to aggravate whatever condition you have.

Take note there is a fine line between pain and discomfort. Whenever, you are expanding the envelope of what your body is capable of, you are likely to experience some discomfort, which is usually OK. However discomfort is clearly different from pain, which is not OK

So the guideline is always move forward carefully when you try a new exercise - take your time, there's no rush. Just do the exercise regularly and push your limit gently each time and you'll be pleasantly surprised at the progress you make.

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