Dumb Question: How to you use the exercise ball?

sageandcolby

I know this is dumb but I don't have one and am going to borrow my mom's.  My back is killing me and I am hoping it helps. 

MrsL.inMarch

Sit on it, bounce on it, roll around to stretch out your hips. Whatever feels comfy.

mindyandjustin

I bounce and roll on it, but it actually makes my back hurt worse and doesn't help it.

pivey

Don't do back bends though...

Brian&Nikki

Not sure what exercises to do on the ball for your back but cat and dog yoga poses are great for stretching out your back and also have your DH rub a tennis ball on your back - it's wonderful.

Amie Schulz

When you are using for when you are in labor it's also helpful to get on your knees and lean over it. Roll back and forth.

August112007

Yep I just sit on it and roll on the top loosen up my hips.  I will do semi back bends but nothing over the top crazy, just what feels good.

BriMilla

Right now I just like sitting on it when I'm watching TV instead of the couch...it seems to put my hips in a better position and relieves some of the pressure on my lower back (she is sitting on my sciatic nerve).

ncbelle

Just sitting on it instead of a regular chair makes my back hurt less.  Try to tuck your pelvis up as much as possible while sitting and roll around or bounce a bit - helps keep things loose.