The following exercises are recommended by back pain therapists.

Start each exercise lying flat on your back with your palms facing downwards.	Raise your left leg, with your knees slightly bent.	Gently cross your leg over the right side of your body, lifting your lower back and buttocks off the floor while keeping your upper body flat.
Start lowering your leg towards the floor. Hold this position for four seconds. Repeat with your right leg.	Raise your left leg, with your knees bent.	Grasp your knee with both hands and gently pull it toward your body. Hold this position for four seconds. Repeat with your right leg.
Raise your left leg, with your knees bent.	Gently cross your leg over the right side of your body, lifting your lower back and buttocks off the floor while keeping your upper body flat.	Start lowering your leg towards the floor while keeping your knee bent. Hold this position for four seconds. Repeat with your right leg.

An exercise program is an important part of caring for your back. Remember to consult a back care professional before embarking on any exercise program. The last thing you want to do is make your back pain worse.
The goal is to work toward getting rid of your back pain through a sensible exercise program. Such programs usually incorporate loosening, stretching, and firming exercises.

Resistance training strengthens bones, joints, and muscles.

Yoga provides gentle exercise as well as relaxation.

Swimming is an excellent exercise that helps strengthen your back muscles and build up stamina.

Remember to tell the instructor about your back problem before you get started.