12/06/2026
Low back pain is influenced by multiple factors, and is not usually resolved one “magic” exercise. These are just examples of ones I might use, dependent on the patient, their symptoms, their presentation, their aims etc etc.
In reality, back pain is often influenced by many different variable factors including strength, mobility, sleep, stress, activity levels, confidence in movement, previous injury, and overall health.
That’s why there is rarely a single exercise, stretch, or treatment that fixes everything.
The good news? Most people benefit from staying active and gradually improving movement, strength, mobility, and fitness over time.
I have a “no more than 4” rule for my exercise prescription… no-one needs a never-ending sheet or list to try and accommodate whilst also managing kids / work / parents / life…
Remember: the goal isn’t always to find the cause of pain (because pain can be messy and complicated!) — it’s often to build a body that moves better, feels stronger, and is more resilient.