Low Back Rehab
The following low back rehab exercises and stretches are recommended for patients with low back pain or chronic back-related leg pain. These exercises represents a collection of exercises recommended in current research studies and evidence-based Clinical Practice Guidelines. Patients are encouraged to progress from level 1 exercises (easier) to level III (more difficult) as their symptoms ease and levels of discomfort decline.
All exercises should be performed in a comfortable range (minimal to no discomfort) and can be performed daily as needed. If you experience any increase in pain or symptoms as a result of these exercises, please consult with your chiropractor or massage therapist.
Level 1 (Mobility & Stretching) ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%2740%27%20height%3D%2746%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%2040%2046%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%2740%27%20height%3D%2746%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
The following exercises are focused on low back mobility. This is a great place to start your rehab before going on to the next levels.
Level 2a (Strength & Motor Control) ![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%2740%27%20height%3D%2746%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%2040%2046%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%2740%27%20height%3D%2746%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E)
The exercises below include exercises for strengthening the low back and developing motor control in the core.