LOW BACK PAIN EXERCISES

When your posture is incorrect it places additional stress and strain on certain ligaments and muscles while allowing your spine to become misaligned.

Strengthening the muscles that hold your head up straight and hold your shoulders back will help to hold your spine in proper alignment.

These exercises will improve your posture.

Cervical Retractions

While sitting or standing up straight, relax and bring your chin straight back, without tipping your head up or down. Do three sets of 10 everyday and it will strengthen the muscles that hold your head in line with your center of gravity.

Shoulder Blade Squeeze

While sitting or standing up straight, relax and squeeze your shoulder blades together. Do three sets of 10 everyday and it will strengthen the muscles that hold your upper body in place over your center of gravity.





Breast Bone Lift

While sitting or standing up straight, lift your chest out and up, and pull your shoulder blades together and down. Do three sets of 10 everyday and it will strengthen the muscles of your low back.

Abdominal Pull-In

While sitting or standing up straight, pull your stomach in as much as your can and hold for a count of five while breathing slowly. Do five of these everyday to strengthen your abdominal muscles.

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These exercises will strengthen your core and improve flexibility.

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