Back Pain

Your back supports everything you do. When it hurts, life gets harder. The good news: most back pain responds well to the right exercises. Browse our PT-reviewed guides below to find your condition and start your recovery.

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Back Pain Guides

6 articles reviewed by licensed physical therapists

Best Lower Back Pain Exercises

Physical therapist-approved strengthening exercises for lasting back pain relief

Recovery: 2-4 weeks for pain relief, 6-8 weeks for significant strength gains Updated Mar 2026
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Best Stretches for Lower Back Pain

Quick-relief stretching routines for tight, aching lower backs

Recovery: 1-2 weeks for stiffness relief, 4-6 weeks for lasting flexibility gains Updated Mar 2026
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Herniated Disc Exercises for Recovery

A phase-based exercise program to recover from a herniated disc without surgery

Recovery: 6-12 weeks with McKenzie-based exercise program Updated Mar 2026
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Sciatica Stretches & Exercises That Help

Evidence-based stretches and exercises for sciatic nerve pain relief

Recovery: 6-12 weeks with consistent exercise Updated Mar 2026
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Scoliosis Exercises to Reduce Pain

Schroth method exercises and core strengthening to manage scoliosis pain

Recovery: 6-12 weeks for pain reduction and improved posture with Schroth-based exercises Updated Mar 2026
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Spinal Stenosis: Exercises & Treatment

Flexion-based exercises and PT strategies to relieve spinal stenosis nerve compression

Recovery: 6-12 weeks with flexion-based exercise and PT program Updated Mar 2026
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