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5 Strengthening exercises for lower back pain

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Some exercises may help to reduce low back pain and dysfunction. Try stretching exercises such as bridges, the drawing in maneuver, leg raises, supermans and partial curls. This resource details how to do each of these exercises.

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stretch, strength, back pain, exercise

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Rated on: 7/5/2016 9:00:13 AM

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