by Lewis Phillips

Effective exercises for lower back pain can be done in the home and can be really easy to perform, without the help of a therapist. The exercises in this article will aid in correcting your posture, strengthen your lower back and provide relief for lower back pain.

One of the exercises for lower back pain which is commonly done to strengthen the abdominals is the Pelvic Tilt. This exercise is done while lying on your back with both knees flexed. Feet should be flat on the floor. The upper back should be kept relaxed against the floor.

Slowly but firmly press your lower back on the floor. This will cause your abdominal muscles to tighten. You should remain in this position for 10 to 15 seconds. This exact procedure should be repeated 7 to 10 times.

The Curl Up is also one of the effective exercises for lower back pain. This exercise is also done while on your back. First, perform the pelvic tilt and hold this position. This is the starting position for the curl up.

Now, tuck your chin and in a curled up posture, slowly raise your shoulders up off the floor. Your feet should remain against the floor. Hold for 10 to 15 seconds and repeat this movement 7 to 10 times. Slowly move back to your starting position. The abs should be tucked in the entire time.

A variation of the curl up is the Curl Up with Rotation. The curl up exercise is performed, but a twisting of the body to one side is added at the end. The position should be held for 10 to 15 seconds, followed by a return the floor and a repeat of the exercise with a twist to the other side.

This position should be held for another 10 to 15 seconds and then return to the floor. Repeat at least 7 times. Don't forget to continue the pelvic tilt throughout the exercise.

The Lower Back Stretch Exercise is the last exercise and it consists of a pelvic tilt followed by abdominal contraction. This is done by first doing the pelvic tilt and then holding the position.

Using the abdominal muscles, draw the knees towards the chest while wrapping arms under the knees. The head should be kept on the floor. Hold the position for 20 to 30 seconds, feeling the tension along the lower back and repeat 3 to 4 times.

The exercises for lower back pain in this article have proven to generate great results in relieving back pain and improving posture. The desired goal is to also stretch the muscles in the lower back and to strengthen the abs as well.

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