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Back Exercises

From Laura Inverarity, D.O.,
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Part 1


Exercises that stretch and strengthen the muscles of the back should be incorporated into your daily exercise routine, as four out of five adults experience low back pain at least once in their life.
The links below provide a variety of exercises to help stretch and strengthen your back. Click on each back exercise to learn how to perform it.
Choose your own personal favorites and make your own back exercise program today.
  1. Part 1
  2. Pelvic Tilt
  3. Pelvic Lift
  4. Hip Rolls
  5. Cat and Camel
  6. Hip Extension
  7. Prone Extension

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Created: November 11, 2006
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