Many people suffer from back pain. In fact, it is sometimes hard to bear. It is common for many people to have upper back pain, as well as lower back problems, which can be excruciating lasting for weeks. Certain therapeutic exercises can be used to treat back pain in an effective manner. If you have pain while doing your exercises, stop doing them; call your doctor if this occurs and he or she will be able to tell you what to modify if the problems continue.

Locating stability within the routines that you do for your back exercises is very important. You can actually injure your back by doing too much exercise, or not enough exercise. Either way, you may injure yourself. Choosing exercises that will fortify your back is the best way to avoid straining it to begin with. Back pain can sometimes be so traumatic that exercising is actually not a good idea. Weight lifting exercises such as squats, standing military press or standing biceps curls should either be avoided or done with light weights. Stay away from exercises to keep your legs straight such as straight leg situps or any type of calisthenics. These will, of course, strain your back unnecessarily. Water exercises have somewhat of a restorative power for your back. Swimming is a great option for treating back issues in a low impact way, but if your back is too sore, you could begin with some mild exercises in the water instead. Some of the identical movements you may use when you are in the pool that are refreshing; can be the same ones that may have injured you if you were not in the pool. You may be able to find water therapy classes in your area, and this is something that can help your back stay healthy. Swimming is one of the best ways to fortify your spine; if you swim well and are feeling able you ought to take it up.

A great way to exercise your back is to use what is called an "exercise ball". You should have one of these at your house to use regularly, and you can also join a gym. Make sure you get one that's made for your height; if you order one, there will be guidelines to follow to choose the right size. You use these balls to stretch your back and you also align it if it is out of place. You may also want to sit on your exercise ball instead of a chair, as this can help you maintain a better posture. You don't have to do this all the time, but sitting on your exercise ball at regular intervals, along with stretching on it, can help reduce your back pain. The above exercises for back pain are just a few of your options for relieving your pain and strengthening your spine. You should never force any stretching that causes discomfort to you and if you have had medical problems with your back in the past, you need to see your doctor for advice. The more you exercise in a sensible way, however, the more you'll be able to stop back pain from recurring.