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Exercises to Minimize or Prevent Back Pain

by Laura Inverarity, D.O.
for About.com

Updated December 12, 2007

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Semi Sit Ups
1) Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet on the floor
2) Raise you head and shoulders only off the floor
3) Hold for 10 seconds
4) Relax, returning head and shoulders to the floor
5)Repeat the above steps five more times
6)Do three times per day
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