STRENGTH EXERCISES

PELVIC TILT -- STRETCHES YOUR ABDOMINAL AND BACK MUSCLES AND INCREASES THE FLEXIBILITY OF YOUR HIPS.

THE SINGLE LEG PULL -- STRETCHES THE MUSCLES OF YOUR HIPS, LOWER BACK AND BUTTOCKS.

THE DOUBLE KNEE TO CHEST EXERCISE -- STRETCHES THE MUSCLES OF YOUR HIP AREA, BUTTOCKS AND LOWER BACK.

THE PRETZEL -- A GREAT STRETCH FOR YOUR INNER LEGS AND HIPS.

THE SIDE STRETCH -- STRETCHES THE MUSCLES IN YOUR BACK AND SIDES.

THE BACK ARCH -- STRETCHES YOUR SHOULDER, BACK AND HIP MUSCLES.

THE HAMSTRING STRETCH -- STRETCHES THE BACKS OF YOUR THIGHS.

STRENGTHING EXERCISES

THE PELVIC LIFT -- STRENGTHENS THE MUSCLES OF YOUR BUTTOCK.

THE PARTIAL SIT-UP OR CRUNCH -- STRENGTHENS YOUR ABDOMINAL MUSCLES.

THE CAT AND CAMEL -- STRENGTHENS YOUR BACK AND ABDOMINAL MUSCLES.

THE ARM REACH -- STRENGTHENS THE MUSCLES OF YOUR SHOULDERS AND UPPER BACK.

THE LEG REACH -- STRENGTHENS THE MUSCLES OF YOUR BUTTOCKS.

THE WALL SLIDE -- STRENGTHENS YOUR BACK, HIP AND LEG MUSCLES.

EACH OF THE ABOVE BACK EXERCISES CAN BE VIEWED IN A VIDEO WITH EXPLANATIONS ON HOW TO PERFORM EACH EXERCISE. THE VIDEO IS PRODUCED BY THE PATIENT EDUCATION INSTITUTE AND IS AVAILABLE AT THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE SITE:>>>>>>>>>>>>> BACK EXERCISE VIDEO

THESE EXERCISES SHOULD BE DONE WITH SOME FORM OF AEROBIC EXERCISE PROGRAM.

ADDITIONAL SITES WITH VIDEOS OR STILL IMAGES -- BACK EXERCISES

 

Exercises for the Spine -- The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has recommended a series of exercises that have been specifically chosen in order to help strengthen and condition the muscles that support the spinal column.

WEBMD Exercise Video Tape-- Short discussion on exercises to strengthen the back.

Back Exercise Vidoes -- Finding back exercises that cover both upper back and lower back regions is not always easy. But check out our exercises below to get yourself started. With back exercises being important for prevention of all range of troubles, ensuring equal attention to both upper abd lower back exercises is essential. These exercises use dumbells and barbells.

General Back Exercises -- Photos and instructions for back exercises.