Exercises for Lower Back Pain: Core, Resistance, StretchingLower back pain affects millions of men each year, causing anything from mild to severe activity restrictions. In fact, lower back pain is the most common cause of job-related disability.1

The lower back supports the entire upper body. It allows for bending, extending, or rotating at the waist. Since the large majority of lower back problems stem from musculoskeletal problems,2 it is vital to keep your core both strong and flexible.

Selecting the best exercises for improving core strength and flexibility is essential to preventing lower back problems. Select a link below to learn about specific exercise for lower back pain to improve your lower back strength and flexibility.

References1. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/backpain/detail_backpain.htm.2. Henschke N, Maher CG, Refshauge KM, et al. Prevalence of and screening for serious spinal pathology in patients presenting to primary care settings with acute low back pain. Arthritis Rheum. Oct 2009; 60 (10): 3072-3080.