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.
Lower back pain
Progression of Exercises to Treat Low Back Pain and Sciatica
Photo of an overweight man with back pain.
Acute Low Back Pain? Try This First
An illustration with people doing exercises for sciatica pain
Sciatica Stretches and Exercises: What to Try or Avoid
A woman foam rolling her back out
How to Foam Roll for Back Pain
Women with neck pain consulting her doctor.
Cervical Traction: Exercises and Benefits for Neck Pain
Group stretching at gym
Inner Thigh Exercises for Reducing Back Pain
Young woman in Apanasana pose, white studio backgroun
Low Back Flexion Exercise Step-By-Step Progression
woman practicing yoga
Exercises for Spinal Arthritis and Motivational Tips
Older woman doing pelvic floor exercises
Pelvic Floor Contractions for Back Support
Female fitness instructor demonstrating stretching
Williams Low Back Flexion Exercise
woman rubbing sore neck at computer
Manage Your Neck Pain With a Cervical Roll
Woman rubbing sore neck
Cervical Retraction Neck Exercise
Mature woman doing cobra pose with eyes closed
The Press Up Exercise With Hips Off Center
Illustration of the sciatic nerve
Exercise for Sciatica Related to Herniated Disc
Women in supine position stretch one knee towards the chest.
Performing Stretches and Exercises With Acute Back Pain
Woman rubbing neck at gym
How to Fix Forward Head Posture and Why It Matters
A woman performs the pelvic tilt exercise
Deep Core Muscle Activation
a therapist assisting man with stretching exercises
Extension Bias and Directional Preferences
Woman sitting at a desk with laptop
Back and Butt Fitness Tips for Your Backache
A woman performs the pelvic tilt exercise in hooklying.
Hook Lying for Safe Release of Back Muscles
Bird dog exercise
Bird Dog Exercise Instructions
Adults doing exercises in pool
A Water Exercise Routine for Back Pain
Woman lying on her stomach
The Prone Position and Back Exercises
Photo of a woman performing the upward dog yoga position.
12 Morning Stretches
Woman with poor posture sitting at desk in chair
The Slouch-Overcorrect Exercise for Posture
Jogger Touching Her Toes
Standing Lumbar Flexion for Low Back Pain
Bridge pose with anatomy diagram
Supported Bridge Yoga Pose for Back Pain
A woman lies in the supine position and stretches one knee to her chest.
SI Joint Stretches and Other Exercises
Sporty asian man exercising with battle ropes at the gym on green floor. Strong male determine with her indoor workout for stamina and building muscular body. Athlete battle rope workout concept.
How You Can Start Having Better Exercise Adherence
Woman laying on her yoga mat
Back Exercises for Relieving Muscle Tension and Pain
two women power walk in the water.
The Benefits of Pool Exercises for Back Pain
Stapled incision site on a man's lower back
Low Back Surgery: Recovery
Neck pain; DIY neck roll
DIY Cervical Roll for Neck Support While Sleeping
Senior woman dressed in pink does a shoulder and upper back exercise using a theraband.
Strength Exercises for Lower Back Spinal Arthritis
woman doing cobra pose
Yoga Cobra Pose Modifications for Back Pain
Women doing yoga on the lake
Is Yoga or Pilates Better for Back Pain?
Jogger Touching Her Toes
7 Great Hamstring Stretches
Photo of woman stretching her back on the couch.
Spinal Stenosis Exercise Program
Senior man giving small steps in parallel bars
Exercise Program After Lumbar Laminectomy and Discectomy Surgery
Supported Hip Bridge
Hip Bridge Exercises for All Fitness Levels
woman doing yoga at spa
Back Injury Rehabilitation
Person with hand on back in bed. Stock Photo
4 Things to Stop Doing If You Have Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Man stretching
5 Types of Hip Stretches for Back Pain Relief
Woman knees to chest on mat
Knees to Chest Stretch for Low Back Muscles
A man doing his stretches for his spinal stenosis
Lumbar Extension and How It Helps Back Pain
Woman laying down on bench in gym stretching
Hamstring Stretch to Release Your Back
Man stretching his spine while sitting at his computer.
Hunched Over? Try a Simple Back Stretch
Young female athlete exercising in a health club.
What Is a Posterior Pelvic Tilt?
Woman doing a side lunge
How to Ease Your Backache With One-Legged Balance Challenges
young woman helping older woman with a lower back yoga pose
Working Out With Lower Back Pain—Is It a Good Idea?
Easy inner thigh stretch.
Inner-Thigh Stretches to Improve Groin Flexibility
Pregnant woman sitting on an exercise ball and holding her back in pain
Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain During Pregnancy
Line drawing of man doing corner stretch
Pec Minor Stretch for Improving Your Posture
Common Mistakes Doing the Posterior Pelvic Tilt Exercise
Pelvic Tilts for Back Pain
Young woman in yoga pose
Exercises for Your Lower Back
Women exercise in a pool.
Water Exercise for Back Pain Therapy
Women work their hamstrings using bands.
Yoga Tips for Spinal Arthritis
Rearview shot of an unrecognizable and athletic young woman holding her lower back in pain while at the gym - stock photo
Simple Yet Effective Lower Back Stretches
Woman sitting at a desk with laptop.
5 Ways to Stretch Tight Quads