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Exercise and Back Pain

Peer-Reviewed Article

Exercise can help alleviate and prevent back pain by strengthening core muscles, improving flexibility, and promoting overall spine health.

Woman doing a forward fold at the park

Overview

Woman doing a back bend over a large exercise ball

Choosing the Right Exercise Ball

woman running on treadmill at the gym

Advantages and Disadvantages of Treadmill Use for Exercise and Pain Relief

Water therapy class in a pool

Water Therapy Exercises

Posterior view of the lumbar spine showing the ligamentum flavum.

Back Strengthening Exercises After Microdiscectomy Surgery

Woman doing a Pilates ab exercise

Back Strengthening Exercises

Woman performing the single knee-to-chest isometric stretch for sacroiliac joint pain

Stretches for Sacroiliac Joint Pain Relief

Easy Chin Tucks for Neck Pain

Exercise for Sciatica from Isthmic Spondylolisthesis

Hamstring Muscles including semitendionosus, semimembranosus, and biceps femoris muscles.

Hamstring Stretching Exercises for Sciatica Pain Relief

3 Easy Hamstring Stretches for Sciatica Pain Relief

3 Easy Hamstring Stretches for Sciatica Pain Relief Infographic

Infographic of 5 Strengthening Exercises for SI Joint Pain Relief

5 Strengthening Exercises for SI Joint Pain Relief Infographic

Woman doing a kneeling lunge stretch

Strengthening Exercises for Piriformis Syndrome

Elderly woman on stationary bicycle

Low-Impact Aerobic Exercise

An illustration showing adult lower back and lower limbs anatomy.

How Walking Improves Back Health

Woman performing the McKenzie prone press-up

What Is the McKenzie Method for Back Pain and Neck Pain?

Young woman doing an exercise plank on green exercise mat

Pilates Exercise System to Promote Back Health

Woman lying on the floor doing a wall hamstring stretch with a couch.

Easy Hamstring Stretches

Woman performing bridge exercise for sacroiliac joint pain

Strengthening Exercises for Sacroiliac Joint Pain Relief

Woman doing levator scapula stretch

Easy Levator Scapulae Stretch for Neck Pain

Woman performing single knee to chest exercise.

Stretches and Exercise for Sciatic Pain from Piriformis Syndrome

Exercise for Sciatica from a Herniated Disc

Stretching for Back Pain Relief

6 Stretches for Back Pain Relief Infographic

Infographic of 3 Simple Stretches for Sciatica

3 Simple Stretches for Sciatica Infographic

Woman doing a 4 point stretch

Stretching Exercises for Piriformis Syndrome

Stretching for Back Pain Relief

Doing a lying down McKenzie stretch

7 McKenzie Method Exercises for Neck Pain and Arm Pain

Posterior view of the pelvis labeling the gluteus maximus.

Strengthening Exercise Program for Low Back Pain Relief

Man lying on back doing hamstring stretch.

Lumbar Spine Stabilization Exercises

women lying on exercise mat with Pilates ball

Pilates Exercise and Back Pain

An illustration showing a woman walking.

Techniques for Effective Exercise Walking

Man on stationary bike at the gym

Aerobic Exercise for SI Joint Dysfunction

Woman performing the corner stretch for neck pain

Easy Chest Stretches for Neck Pain

Woman performing the lateral neck extension stretch.

4 Easy Stretches for a Stiff Neck

Woman performing a back flexion

Exercise for Sciatica from Spinal Stenosis

Woman outdoors doing a buttocks stretch.

Sciatica Exercises for Sciatica Pain Relief

Infographic of 4 Easy Stretches for Pirifomis Syndrome

4 Easy Stretches for Pirifomis Syndrome Infographic

Woman doing a hamstring stretch

Physical Therapy and Exercise for Piriformis Syndrome

Woman doing a forward fold at the park

Exercise and Back Pain

McKenzie method back exercise lying face-down.

7 McKenzie Method Exercises for Back Pain and Sciatica

Woman lying on the floor doing the piriformis stretch

Easy Exercise Program for Low Back Pain Relief

Woman lying on her back performing a piriformis muscle stretch

Lower Back Stabilization Exercises for Back Pain

Group doing water aerobics in a pool.

Water Therapy Exercise Program

Posterior view of the ligamentum flavum labeling the dura.

Stretching Exercise after Microdiscectomy Surgery

Woman lying on her back doing a hamstring stretch

Specific Hamstring Stretches for Back Pain Relief

Instructor laying on her back performing the single knee to chest SI joint stretch

Exercise for Sacroiliac Joint Pain Relief

Woman doing the levator scapulae stretch

Daily Exercises and Stretches to Prevent Neck Pain

Woman on a yoga mat performing bird dog exercise

Exercise for Sciatica from Degenerative Disc Disease

Closeup shot of nerve roots in the lumbar spine.

Return to Exercise After Microdiscectomy Surgery

Easy Core Exercises for Sciatica Relief

4 Easy Core Exercises for Sciatica Relief Infographic

Infographic of Target Muscle Stretches for SI Joint Pain

7 Stretches for SI Joint Pain Relief Infographic

Woman walking in the park

Aerobic Exercises for Piriformis Syndrome

Whiplash injury to the head and neck after a car accident.

When to Avoid McKenzie Method Exercises: 5 Potential Risks

Video

Woman lying on their back how to perform the single knee to chest stretch.

Sciatica Exercises for Piriformis Syndrome Video

Woman sitting in a chair doing a hamstring stretch while her foot is outstretched.

Hamstring Exercises for Low Back Pain Relief Video

Sciatica Exercises for Degenerative Disc Disease Video

Woman performing a four point back flexion.

Sciatica Exercises for Spinal Stenosis Video

Muscles in the lower back

Video: If My Back or Joints Hurt, Should I Work Through the Pain?

Woman lying in a neutral position

Video: Why is Exercise Important for Lower Back Pain?

Three people doing a standing hamstring stretch.

Advanced Standing Hamstring Stretch for Low Back Pain Relief Video

Three people doing a seated toe touch basic hamstring stretch.

Basic Hamstring Stretch (Seated Toe Touch) for Low Back Pain Relief Video

A seated man doing a one leg in one leg out hurdler stretch.

One Leg In, One Leg Out (Hurdler) Hamstring Stretch for Low Back Pain Relief Video

Woman doing a standing hamstring stretch.

Standing Hamstring Stretch for Low Back Pain Relief Video

Woman doing a wall hamstring stretch against a couch.

Wall Hamstring Stretch for Low Back Pain Relief Video

Three people doing a seated hamstring stretch.

Seated Chair Hamstring Stretch for Sciatica Relief Video

Two women lying on yoga mats doing a supine hamstring stretch.

Supine Hamstring Stretch (Towel Hamstring Stretch) for Low Back Pain and Sciatica Relief Video

Three people doing a scissor hamstring stretch.

Scissor Hamstring Stretch for Low Back Pain and Sciatica Relief Video

Woman doing Supine Leg Raises.

Video: Supine Leg Raise Hamstring Stretch

Woman doing a Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch

Video: Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch

Woman doing a Standing Calf Muscle Stretch against a wall.

Video: Standing Calf Muscle Stretch

Woman doing Buttocks Stretch for the Piriformis Muscle

Video: Buttocks Stretch for the Piriformis Muscle

Woman doing a Supine Piriformis Muscle Stretch

Video: Supine Piriformis Muscle Stretch for Sciatic Pain Relief #1

Woman doing a Supine Piriformis Muscle Stretch

Video: Supine Piriformis Muscle Stretch for Sciatic Pain Relief #2

Woman doing a Supine Piriformis Muscle Stretch

Video: Supine Piriformis Muscle Stretch for Sciatic Pain Relief #3

Woman doing overhead shoulder stretch

Video: Overhead Shoulder Stretch

Woman doing a towel shoulder stretch

Video: Towel Shoulder Stretch

Woman doing a Crossover Shoulder Stretch

Video: Crossover Shoulder Stretch

Woman lying supine doing Lumbar Rotation SI Joint Stretch

Video: Lumbar Rotation SI Joint Stretch for Sciatic Pain Relief

Woman lying prone doing Press-Up SI Joint Stretch

Video: Press-Up SI Joint Stretch for Sciatic Pain Relief

Woman lying supine doing Single Knee to Chest SI Joint Stretch

Video: Single Knee to Chest SI Joint Stretch for Sciatic Pain Relief

Woman lying prone doing a full press up.

Sacroiliac Joint Exercises for Sciatic Pain Relief Video

Woman lying supine doing abdominal curl ups.

Sciatica Exercises for Isthmic Spondylolisthesis Video

Woman lying prone doing extension exercise.

Sciatica Exercises for a Herniated Disc Video

Woman doing the flexion neck stretch

4 Easy Stretches for Neck and Shoulder Pain Video

Woman laying on a mat performing a piriformis stretch.

4 Easy Stretches for Lower Back Pain Video

Woman laying prone on a mat performing the prone cobra neck strengthening exercise

3 Easy Neck Exercises for Neck Pain Video

Pregnant women doing hamstring stretch

4 Easy Stretches to Relieve Pregnancy Back Pain Video

Pregnant woman lying on exercise mat in for the pelvic tilt exercise

Video: 3 Easy Exercises for Back Pain in Pregnancy

Woman performing the bird dog pose exercise

Video: 5 Best Sacroiliac Joint Pain Exercises

Woman walking on the sidewalk

Video: 2 Walking Tips to Avoid Sciatica Pain

Woman lying prone performing the press up stretch.

Video: 7 Best Sacroiliac Joint Pain Relief Stretches

Woman sitting in a chair doing a hamstring stretch.

7 Easy Stretches For Low Back Pain Relief Video

Woman doing a 4 point piriformis stretch

4 Easy Stretches For Piriformis Syndrome Pain Relief Video

Woman doing a kneeling lunge stretch.

Hip Stretch to Relieve Back Pain Video

Woman on a yoga mat doing a lunge stretch

5 Easy Exercises For Low Back Pain Relief Video

Woman doing a hip adductor stretch.

Top 5 Exercises for SI Joint Pain Relief Video

Woman seated in a chair talking to the camera.

Tips for Hamstring Stretching Video

Woman lying down doing a back flexion stretch.

4 Simple Stretches to Relieve Back Pain Fast Video

Woman sitting on the floor talking to the camera.

How Exercise Can Help Treat Low Back Pain Video

Woman doing a levator scapulae stretch.

3 Easy Exercises for Shoulder Blade Pain Relief Video

Woman in a chair doing a seated hamstring stretch.

Hamstring Stretches for Back Pain Relief

Woman standing behind a chair doing a standing quadricep stretch.

4 Easy Stretches for SI Joint Pain Relief Video

Woman sitting in a chair doing a hamstring stretch.

Easy Hamstring Stretch You Can Perform at the Office

Woman doing a lunge.

One Minute Stretch for Back Pain Relief Video

Woman squatting to pickup a bin

4 Steps to Relieve Sciatica Pain Video

Woman doing a bridge exercise.

5-Minute Exercise Routine for Low Back Pain [Real-Time] Video

12-Minute Exercise Routine for Low Back Pain [Real-Time] Video

Woman doing a corner stretch.

7-Minute Exercise Routine for Neck Pain Relief (Real-Time) Video

Woman doing a levator scapula stretch

3 Gentle Stretches to Prevent Neck Pain Video

Woman doing a piriformis stretch

One-minute Stretch For Piriformis Pain Relief (Gentle, For Beginners) Video

Woman doing a piriformis stretch

9-Minute Exercise Routine for Piriformis Syndrome Pain Relief Video

Woman doing a one minute low impact stretch for upper back pain

One-Minute Low Impact Stretch For Upper Back Pain Video

Posterior view of woman walking in a park.

2 Walking Tips for Piriformis Syndrome Video

Woman doing a seated hamstring stretch.

3 Easy Stretches for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Video

Women doing a knees to chest stretch

Gentle Yoga Pose for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Video

Woman doing a cobra pose.

3 Yoga Poses for Sciatica Pain Relief (Easy for Beginners) Video

Woman doing a child's pose

2 Gentle Yoga Poses for Neck and Shoulder Pain Relief Video

Woman doing a knee to chest stretch

Gentle Yoga Pose for Sciatica Pain Relief Video

Woman doing a cat cow pose

Gentle Yoga Poses for Lower Back Pain Relief Video

Woman presenting about lumbar degenerative disc disease

Exercise and Stretching for Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease Pain Relief Video

Woman laying on a yoga mat doing a stretch for SI joint pain.

One-Minute Stretch for SI Joint Pain Relief Video

Woman doing a lateral neck flexion.

2 Effective Exercises for Cervical Spondylosis Pain Relief Video

Woman doing a scapula retraction.

3 Easy Exercises for Cervical Radiculopathy Video

Woman doing a hip flexor stretch.

3 Easy Stretches for Coccydynia (Tailbone Pain) Relief Video

Woman doing a hip adduction stretch

12-Minute Exercise Routine for SI Joint Pain Relief [Real-Time]

Woman doing a bridge outdoors.

Video: 9 Exercises for Sciatica Pain Relief

Woman doing a thoracic self extension mobilization.

2 Stretches for Upper Back Pain Video

Therapist and patient working on the McKenzie Method.

Video: What Is the McKenzie Method?

Woman doing a hip swing.

Dynamic Warm-Up for Running with Low Back Pain Video

Two men playing basketball outdoors

Exercises to Avoid When You Have Low Back Pain Video

Woman doing flexion in lying

McKenzie Method Exercises for Back Pain and Sciatica Video

Woman walking in the park

How to Start Walking Program When You Have Low Back Pain Video

Woman doing next cervical retraction extension

McKenzie Method Exercises for Neck and Arm Pain Video