Have pain in your lower back? You know you need to excercise those muscles, but some excercises hurt more than help! Get it right and help your recovery, follow these instructions and feel better!
You may feel like taking it easy, however moving around is good for your back. Exercises for lower back pain can strengthen back, stomach, and leg muscles. They help support your spine, relieving back pain. Always ask your doctor before doing any exercise for back pain. Depending on the cause and intensity of your pain, some exercises may not be recommended and can be harmful.
Good exercises for your lower back:
Partial Crunches
Hamstring Stretches
Wall Sits
Press-Up Back Extensions
Bird-Dog
Knee-to-chest Lifts
Pelvic Tilts
Bridging
Lifting Weights
Aerobic Exercise (like Swimming or Running)
Yoga/Pilates
Bad exercises for your lower back:
Sit Ups
Toe Touches
Leg Lifts
See the original article on Web MD with pictures:
http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/lower-back-pain-10/slideshow-exercises
