Lower back pain is especially common for those of us with Charcot Marie Tooth Disease because our bodies have to compensate for the way the disease weakens muscles in our feet, ankles and legs. For example, when walking, we lift our legs abnormally high to overcome foot drop. Additionally, over time many of us develop trouble with strength in our hips and buttock muscles that help support our back. This causes us to use our back in ways that can create problems. Check out this article from LIFESTRENGTH. It shares the story of famous Olympic champion Michael Phelps and his struggle with lower back pain. In it you will learn how to understand how different motions impact your lower back and be introduced to the McKenzie Method, a proven way to manage your back pain
Relieving Lower Back Pain by Using Your Optimal Movement Patterns