Low Back Pain Exercises

In our previous low back pain post we discussed some of the key concepts you need to know about for a healthy low back. One of those was ‘trunk stability’. Here we show you two of our favourite, go-to exercises for training basic trunk stability.

1) GLUTE BRIDGE

start in crook lying position > arms by your sides > find neutral pelvis tilt > engage your core (pull bellybutton in towards spine) > drive hips up off the ground > slowly lower back down > maintain a stable core throughout

Progression: fold arms across chest tofurther challenge stability.

2) FOUR POINT KNEELING EXERCISE

start in quadruped position (on hands and knees) > find neutral pelvis tilt > engage your core (pull bellybutton in towards spine) > slowly lift each limb up off the ground one at a time > maintain a stable core throughout

Progression: lift opposite arm and leg at the same time

Try out these exercises and you will be on your way to a pain free low back!

If you have any questions, we are always ready to help : reach out to one of our physiotherapist at our Chatswood or North Sydney clinic!

For more information on low back pain exercises best suited for you please book in today for a free initial consultation. Our caring and friendly Infinite Health Physio Team in Chatswood or North Sydney would love to help you out, so reach out to us if you have any questions !