What are good stretches that won’t injure your back, for someone with back pain? – Achieve – Your Health & Fitness Questions Answered by the Community

Silvana Edelmann

My physical therapist gave me a home exercise routine to do for my neck and back conditions. If you have back problems, it would be better to get direction from a professional.

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Amelia Aubert

Experiment with any stretch. Only move into a position that you feel a really slight stretch. Then hold in that position for 30 seconds. You shouldn't feel any pain, only a slight stretch.

Mason Fernandez

I would try laying down on your back and stretching from there. Use small movements in your limbs to see how much you're able to do. Maybe lifting one leg at a time upward and then try slight hip lifts and rotation. Then bring each arm across your chest to stretch those as well. Proceed with caution though and consult with your doc for further advice!

Tina Freitas

I do not have back pain, so I can't answer this with certainty, but I would think that any leg stretches on the ground or floor shouldn't hurt too much.