Want a stronger back? Wish you were more mobile? These stretches and strengthening exercises are designed ... The stretches should not hurt but relieve pain and encourage flow.” ...

Such stretching exercises are best for stretching and targeting "garden variety lower back pain," says Fishman. That's the kind of back tension or muscle spasm that commonly results from extended ...

Lower back pain can be a debilitating ... starting any new form of exercise – particularly if you have an injury or health concern. If these exercises cause any pain please stop immediately.

However, pain and weakness in this area are ... Avoid: arching your back or flexing your neck during the exercise. Hold onto the back of a chair for balance. Lift one foot towards your glutes ...

If you're struggling with low back pain, the issue might just ... always following up the stretch of the first two with the exercise of the second two.