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Upper Back Pain Exercises

Health Encyclopedia: Recommended Exercise Methods

Recommended Exercise Methods


A few simple rules are helpful as you develop your own routine.

  • Don't eat for 2 hours before vigorous exercise.
  • Drink plenty of fluids before, during, and after a workout.
  • Adjust activity according to the weather and reduce it when fatigued or ill.
  • When exercising, listen to the body's warning symptoms, and consult a doctor if exercise causes chest pain, irregular heartbeat, undue fatigue, nausea, unexpected breathlessness, or light-headedness.

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