METHOD OF PROVIDING BACK PAIN RELIEF

Abstract

A method of providing back-pain relief by performing in any sequence a group consisting of eight discrete movements further defined as Knee Pull, Knee Side Push Out, Single Frog leg, Double Frog Legs, Chrysalis, Seated Jack Knife, Bio Crunch, and Seated Hold & Release where the first four listed movements have starting positions of laying supine with knees bent and feet flat on the floor approximately one foot form buttocks. The fifth movement starts by keeping the bottom of feet together with knees bent and slightly down while holding the toes. The sixth movement starts by putting feet and ankles together with knees straight and locked while in a sitting position. The seventh movement starts by laying flat on the floor with arms bent and fingers touching ears. The eighth movement starts in a seated position and holding on to a chair underneath the seat while keeping the back straight.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention

[0002] The present invention relates generally to a method of treating back pain in men and women and, more specifically, to providing complete and lasting back pain relief by using a series of defined back pain relief exercises which neither requires nor relies on the use of an apparatus. Prior art treatments for the relief of back pain do not provide back pain sufferers with exercise instructions for preventing and maintaining back pain relief. The present invention, which discloses a group of exercises which provides back pain relief for life in individuals discloses a back pain relief program which comprises a specific exercise program that focuses on eight specific groups of movements. The groups of movements disclosed are designed to relieve back pain by strengthening, stretching and relaxing the various muscles in a person's back which may cause back pain without requiring or using any specific type of apparatus.

[0003] 2. Description of Related Art

[0004] Medication and/or exercises which are used in combination with apparatus for treating and relieving back pain is known in the prior art. More specifically, by way of example, U.S. PreGrant Publication No. 2006/0009478 to Friedmann; et al. discloses a treating back pain using opioid antagonists, including combinations of opioid antagonists and opioid agonists.

[0005] U.S. Pat. No. 7,875,597 to Pappagallo discloses a method of treating chronic spinal mechanical pain by intravenous administration to a subject in need of chronic spinal mechanical pain relief of an effective amount of bisphosphonate.

[0006] U.S. Pat. No. 6,730,006 to Patterson discloses a program incorporating posture for joint realignment and muscle relaxation, breathing for stress management and muscle relaxation, and an exercise program for the muscles of the back, neck, shoulders, abdomen and hips to achieve muscle and joint flexibility and strengthening.

[0007] U.S. Pat. No. 6,450,923 to Vatti discloses an apparatus that shifts weight from the spine or lower back to hands while performing exercises for strengthening and stretching exercises.

[0008] U.S. Pat. No. 6,179,756 to Bertolucci, et al. discloses a firm solid block with side surfaces contoured to fit between a patient's inner thighs for relieving specific joint and soft tissue dysfunctions in the pelvic girdle and lumbar region to relieve hip and back pain.

[0009] U.S. Pat. No. 5,954,056 to Eckman discloses a series of stretching exercises that include knee to chest stretching, straight leg rising stretching, sitting toe touches and lumbar flexion stretching with a graded weight to aid the gradual healing of low-back pain.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0010] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, there is disclosed a method of providing back pain relief comprises:

[0011] performing in any sequence groups of eight discrete movements further defined as Knee Pull, Knee Side Push Out, Single Frog leg, Double Frog Legs, Chrysalis, Seated Jack Knife, Bio Crunch, Seated Hold & Release;

[0012] wherein the first four listed movements have starting positions of laying supine with knees bent with feet flat on the floor approximately one foot form buttocks;

[0013] wherein the fifth movement has a starting position of keeping the bottom of feet together with knees bent and slightly down and holding toes with hands;

[0014] wherein the sixth movement has a starting position of putting feet and ankles together and straightening and keeping knees locked while in a sitting position;

[0015] wherein the seventh movement has a starting position of laying flat on the floor with arms bent and fingers touching ears; and

[0016] wherein the eighth movement has a starting position of, while in a seated position, holding on to a chair underneath the seat and keeping back straight.

[0017] The more important features of the invention have thus been outlined in order that the more detailed description that follows may be better understood and in order that the present contribution to the art may better be appreciated. Additional features of the invention will be described hereinafter and will form the subject matter of the claims that follow.

[0018] Before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

[0019] As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0020] The foregoing has outlined, rather broadly, the preferred feature of the present invention so that those skilled in the art may better understand the detailed description of the invention that follows. Additional features of the invention will be described hereinafter that form the subject of the claims of the invention. Those skilled in the art should appreciate that they can readily use the disclosed conception and specific embodiment as a basis for designing or modifying other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present invention and that such other structures do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention in its broadest form.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Other aspects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become more fully apparent from the following detailed description, the appended claim, and the accompanying drawings in which similar elements are given similar reference numerals.

[0022] FIG. 1 shows a starting position for a movement defined as Knee Pull;

[0023] FIG. 2 shows a starting position for a movement defined as Knee Side Push Out;

[0024] FIG. 3 shows a starting position for a movement defined as Single Frog Leg;

[0025] FIG. 4 shows a starting position for a movement defined as Double Frog Legs;

[0026] FIG. 5 shows a starting position for a movement defined as Chrysalis;

[0027] FIG. 6 shows a starting position for a movement defined as Seated Jack Knife;

[0028] FIG. 7 shows a starting position for a movement defined as Bio Crunch; and

[0029] FIG. 8 shows a starting position for a movement defined as Seated Hold & Release.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0030] Referring to movement one, FIG. 1 shows the starting position for a movement defined as Knee Pull, where, in the starting position you lay supine with knees bent and feet flat on the floor approximately one foot from buttocks.

[0031] Using your right leg, pull your knee to your chest. Then, slowly kick your leg back out parallel to the floor, straightening your leg fully without allowing it to touch the floor, but bringing it as close to the mat as your can.

[0032] Do this for three sets of eight.

[0033] In each set, pull your knee to your chest as far as you can so you can feel your abs working. it is not uncommon to feel a pinch when bringing your knee toward your chest. if you feel a pinch, do nor pull your knee into the pinch. Reduce your range of motion so you start the kick out just before the pinch.

[0034] Repeat the above movements using the left leg.

[0035] Referring to movement two, FIG. 2 shows the starting position for a movement defined as Knee Side Push Out where, in the starting position you lay supine with knees bent and feet flat on the floor approximately one foot from buttocks. Using your right leg, drop your right knee out to your right side, as close as you can to the floor, feeling a stretch on the inner thigh and an activation of the right glute (buttock).

[0036] Bring the right knee back up to the starting position.

[0037] Repeat to three sets of eight.

[0038] Repeat the above movements using the left leg.

[0039] Referring to movement three, FIG. 3 shows the starting position for a movement defined as Single Frog Leg where, in the starting position you lay supine with knees bent and feet flat on the floor approximately one foot from buttocks.

[0040] Do the first two movements; the Knee Pull and the Knee Side Push Out described above.

[0041] Do a knee pull (movement (one)) into a Knee Side Push Out (Movement (two)).

[0042] Pull knee to the chest and drop the knee as far as you can to the side.

[0043] Then kick the leg out and rotate.

[0044] Repeat to three sets of eight.

[0045] Repeat the above movements using the left leg.

[0046] Referring to movement four, FIG. 4 shows the starting position for a movement defined as Double Frog Legs where, in the starting position you lay supine with knees bent and feet flat on the floor approximately one foot form buttocks.

[0047] Do the same movements as Single Frog Legs with both legs.

[0048] Repeat to three sets of eight.

[0049] Referring to movement five, FIG. 5 shows the starting position where the bottom of your feet are together with knees bent and slightly down and you are holding your toes with your hands.

[0050] Tuck your chin and pull your forehead toward your toes.

[0051] Feel groin but put emphasis on your lower back, focus on the lower back.

[0052] Stay in this position for a count of eight after you have felt your lower back.

[0053] Repeat to three sets of eight.

[0054] Referring to movement six, FIG. 6 shows the starting position for a movement defined as Seated Jack Knife where, in the starting position you put your feet together and ankles together.

[0055] Straighten your knees and keep them locked.

[0056] Tuck your chin and pull your forehead toward your knees.

[0057] Feel the lower back.

[0058] Stay in this position for a count of eight after you have felt your lower back.

[0059] Repeat to three set of eight.

[0060] Referring to movement seven, FIG. 7 shows the starting position for a movement defined as Bio Crunch where, in the starting position you lay flat on the floor with your arms bent and your fingers touching your ears.

[0061] Keeping the left arm in the starting position, bring the right elbow toward the left knee and the left knee toward the right elbow.

[0062] Repeat for three sets of eight

[0063] Repeat the above movements using the left arm and right leg.

[0064] Referring to movement eight, FIG. 8 shows the starting position for a movement defined as Seated Hold & Release where, in the starting position you are seated in a sturdy chair or on exercise machine with your feet flat on the floor, holding on to the chair underneath the seat, and keeping your back straight.

[0065] Pull up with your hands while pushing down with your buttocks.

[0066] While doing this, feel your lower back, then squeeze your abs.

[0067] Hold for a count of eight.

[0068] Repeat to three sets of eight

[0069] While there have been shown and described and pointed out the fundamental novel features of the invention as applied to the preferred embodiments, it will be understood that the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention and not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed. Obvious modifications or variations are possible in light of the above teachings. The embodiments discussed were chosen and described to provide the best illustration of the principles of the invention and its practical application to enable one of ordinary skill in the art to utilize the invention in various embodiments and with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated All such modifications and variations are within the scope of the invention as determined by the appended claims when interpreted in accordance with the breadth to which they are entitled.

Claims

1. A method of providing back pain relief comprises: performing in any sequence groups of eight discrete movements further defined as Knee Pull, Knee Side Push Out, Single Frog leg, Double Frog Legs, Chrysalis, Seated Jack Knife, Bio Crunch, Seated Hold & Release; wherein the first four listed movements have starting positions of laying supine with knees bent with feet flat on the floor approximately one foot form buttocks wherein the fifth movement has a starting position of keeping the bottom of feet together with knees bent and slightly down and holding toes with hands; wherein the sixth movement has a starting position of putting feet and ankles together and straightening and keeping knees locked while in a sitting position; wherein the seventh movement has a starting position of laying flat on the floor with arms bent and fingers touching ears; wherein the eighth movement has a starting position of, while in a seated position, holding on to a chair underneath the seat and keeping back straight.

2. The method of providing back pain relief of claim 1 wherein the Knee Pull movements comprises laying supine, knees bent with feet flat on the floor approximately one foot form buttocks; using the right leg, pulling the knee to the chest and slowly kicking the leg back out parallel to the floor; straightening the leg fully without allowing it to touch the floor, but bringing it as close to the mat as is possible; doing this for three sets of eight; in each set pulling the knee to the chest as far as is possible so as to feel the abs working; if a pinch is felt, not pulling the knee into the pinch; reducing the range of motion to start the kick out just before the pinch; and repeating the above movements using the left leg.

3. The method of providing back pain relief of claim 1 wherein the Knee Side Push Out movements comprises laying supine, knees bent with feet flat on the floor approximately one foot from buttocks; using the right leg, drop the right knee out to the right side, as close as can be to the floor, feeling a stretch on the inner thigh and an activation of the right buttock; bringing the right knee back up to the starting position; repeating to three sets of eight; and repeating the above movements using the left leg.

4. The method of providing back pain relief of claim 1 wherein the Single Frog Leg movements comprises performing the movements of the knee Pull and the Knee Side Push Out after laying supine, knees bent with feet flat on the floor approximately one foot from buttocks; doing a knee pull (movement (one)) into a Knee Side Push Out, Movement two; pulling knee to the chest and dropping the knee as far as is possible to the side; kicking the leg out and rotating; repeating to three sets of eight; and repeating the above movements using the left leg.

5. The method of providing back pain relief of claim 1 wherein the Double Frog Legs movements comprises laying supine with knees bent and feet flat on the floor approximately one foot from buttocks; doing the movements of Single Frog Legs with both legs; and repeating to three sets of eight.

6. The method of providing back pain relief of claim 1 wherein the Chrysalis movements comprises placing the bottom of the feet together with knees bent and slightly down and holding the toes; tucking the chin and pulling the forehead toward the toes; putting emphasis on the lower back; staying in this position for a count of eight after feeling the lower back; and repeating to three sets of eight.

7. The method of providing back pain relief of claim 1 wherein the Seated Jack Knife movements comprises, while in a starting position, putting feet and ankles together; straightening knees and keeping them locked; tucking the chin and pulling the forehead toward the knees; feeling the lower back; staying in this position for a count of eight after feeling lower back; and repeating to three set of eight.

8. The method of providing back pain relief of claim 1 wherein the Bio Crunch movements comprises, while laying flat on the floor with arms bent and fingers touching ears; keeping the left arm in the starting position, bringing the right elbow toward the left knee and the left knee toward the right elbow; returning to the starting position; repeating for three sets of eight; and repeating the above movements using the left arm and right leg.

9. The method of providing back pain relief of claim 1 wherein the Seated Hold & Release movements comprises, while in a seating position with feet flat on the floor and holding on to the underneath of the seat and keeping the back straight; pulling up with the hands while pushing down with the buttocks; feeling the lower back at the same time and then squeezing the abs; holding for a count of eight; and repeating to three sets of eight.