Exercise and Lower Back Pain

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Are you doing the “right” exercises for your lower back pain?  

Research shows that people with lower back pain report significantly less pain and disability when treatment programs include strengthening of the muscles around the hip.

Try this:

• Lie on your side with your hips facing forward, and in line with your shoulders.

• As you exhale, gently engage your pelvic floor (like you are holding in urine) and slowly lift your top leg towards the ceiling. Make sure you keep your knee facing forwards, and in line with your hip and shoulders.

• Slowly lower your leg back down, and repeat 10x per side.

Book an appointment with our physiotherapist for more tips and tricks on how to successfully exercise to improve lower back pain.