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Back Exercises Directory
A stronger back can help with posture, lifting, and more. Back exercises can help alleviate back pain while also building muscle and toning. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how to do proper back exercises, benefits of back exercises, and much more.
Medical Reference
Best Stretches for Arthritis Morning Stiffness
People with arthritis often wake up with stiff joints, but a few daily stretches can help a lot. WebMD offers tips.
Exercises That May Help Ease Back Pain
Back exercises can help ease pain, but not all back exercises are right for everyone. Doing the wrong exercise can cause more pain. Here are exercises to discuss with your doctor to see which ones are right for you.
Stretch
Chronic pain may make your muscles and joints ache. No one wants to bend and move when it hurts. To help reduce aches, stretch regularly. Stretching keeps your joints limber, sends more oxygen to your muscles, and improves your range of motion.
Do Neck Stretches
Stretching your neck can help ease pain and improve your flexibility. Try these stretches for relief from neck pain.
Features
A Guide to Improving Strength and Well Being with Pilates
The Pilates exercise method is experiencing a resurgence as people look for better ways to improve strength and well-being. Have you tired Pilates yet?
Exercise Helps Reduce Lower-Back Pain
Low-impact aerobics can reduce chronic lower-back pain just as effectively as physical therapy or an exercise program of weight lifting and exercise machines, according to a Swiss study published in the December issue of the journal Spine.
Working Your Back
The workout long-used by dancers to stay limber may be just the thing for your aching back.
Yogalates: A Blend of Exercises
Can't decide between yoga and Pilates? Then try Yogalates, a blend of the two methods that is finding it's way into hath clubs.
Video
Gym Smarts: Rowing
Personal trainer, Matt Minter demonstrates the right way to row through your workout.
20-Minute Tough Total Body Workout with Adam
Build strength and burn calories with this full-body routine.
How to Do the Perfect Plank
Master perfect plank form and you’ll strengthen your core in no time.
Slideshows & Images
The No-Gym Workout
This quick workout gets you into great shape at home without costly equipment. Pictures show the best moves for flat abs and total body fitness.
Off-Balance Core Moves, A Whole New Way to Work Out
Want a toned stomach or a winning tennis game? Pictures show 11 off-balance core exercises to help get you there.