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Back & Neck Pain
Exercise for Back and Neck Pain
Strengthening your abs and improving your flexibility are just two of the ways that exercise can help relieve or prevent back and neck pain. Learn what you can do to keep your spine healthy.
How Yoga Can Help With Back Pain
Medically reviewed by Mohamad Hassan, PT, DPT
Water Exercise for Spinal Arthritis
Medically reviewed by Mohamad Hassan, PT, DPT
5 Exercises to Treat Low Back Pain and Sciatica
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Emergency Low Back Pain and Sciatica Treatment
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Exercises to Avoid With Sciatica
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Foam Roller for Your Back
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
Cervical Traction for Neck Pain
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Inner Thigh Exercises for Reducing Back Pain
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Improve Low Back Bending the Right Way.
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
Spinal Arthritis Exercises and Motivational Tips
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Pelvic Floor Contractions for Back Support
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Williams Flexion Exercises for Your Back
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Quad Strengthening Exercises and Your Back
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Manage Your Neck Pain With a Cervical Roll
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Cervical Retraction Neck Exercise
Medically reviewed by Mohamad Hassan, PT, DPT
The Press Up Exercise With Hips Off Center
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Exercise for Sciatica Related to Herniated Disc
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
Performing Stretches and Exercises With Acute Back Pain
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Forward Head Posture Exercises
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Deep Core Muscle Activation
Medically reviewed by Mohamad Hassan, PT, DPT
Extension Bias and Directional Preferences
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
Back and Butt Fitness Tips for Your Backache
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Scoliosis-Specific Schools of Exercise
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Supine Hook Lying Position for Releasing Back Muscles
Medically reviewed by Mohamad Hassan, PT, DPT
Bird Dog Exercise Instructions
Medically reviewed by Mohamad Hassan, PT, DPT
A Water Exercise Routine for Back Pain
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
The Prone Position and Back Exercises
Medically reviewed by Mohamad Hassan, PT, DPT
5 Best Morning Stretch Exercises
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Lower Back Desk Stretch for Tight Muscles
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
The Slouch-Overcorrect Procedure for Proper Posture
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Overhead Arm Stretch for Back and Neck Pain
Medically reviewed by Mohamad Hassan, PT, DPT
Standing Lumbar Flexion for Low Back Pain
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Yoga-Supported Bridge Pose for Back Pain
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Reset Your SI Joint With Simple Movements
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
How You Can Start Having Better Exercise Adherence
Medically reviewed by Mohamad Hassan, PT, DPT
Back Exercises for Relieving Muscle Tension and Pain
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
The Benefits of Pool Exercises for Back Pain
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Physical Therapy After Low Back Surgery
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
DIY Neck Roll for Spinal Support While Sleeping
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Strength Exercises for Low Back Spinal Arthritis
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Yoga Cobra Pose Modifications for Back Pain
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Is Yoga or Pilates Better for Back Pain?
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
7 Great Hamstring Stretches for Every Level
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Exercise Program for Spinal Stenosis
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Chair Yoga Sun Salutation You Can Do at Your Desk
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Beginning Rehab After Low Back Surgery
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Hip Bridge Exercises for All Fitness Levels
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Back Injury Rehabilitation Program
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Things to Stop Doing if You Have Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Hip Stretching Exercise for Back Pain Relief
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Knees to Chest Stretch for Low Back Muscles
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
Lumbar Extension Exercise for Spinal Stenosis Relief
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Hamstring Stretch to Release Your Back
Medically reviewed by Mohamad Hassan, PT, DPT
Hunched Over? Try a Simple Back Stretch
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
Posterior Tilt of the Pelvis Significance
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Balance Exercises for Hip Strengthening and Back Pain
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Is Working Out With Lower Back Pain a Good Idea?
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Thigh Stretches That Focus on Groin Flexibility
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain During Pregnancy
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Stretching Exercise for Your Chest and Posture
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Common Mistakes Doing the Posterior Pelvic Tilt
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Pelvic Tilt Exercise for People With Back Pain
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
Lower Back Stretches and Exercises for Pain Prevention
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Water Exercise for Back Pain Therapy
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO