These exercises are provided as a guide. Only repeat as many times as recommended by your Doctor. And discontinue exercise if you feel unusual discomfort.

Hamstring Stretch Rehabilitation Exercise

• Lie on your back, knees bent, feet on floor, and arms at your side, palms down.
• Bring one knee to the chest, then straighten leg, pointing the toe upward as far as possible.
• Bend knee back to the chest and return to the floor.
• Relax. Repeat with opposite leg.

Abdominal Toning Rehabilitation Exercise

• Lie on your back, knees bent, feet on floor, and arms at your side, not behind head.
• It may better with help to hold feet down for support.
• Sit up one quarter of sitting position.
• Hold for 3 to 5 seconds.
• Relax.

Hamstring Stretch Rehabilitation Exercise

• Sit down sideways, stretch out one leg until horizontal, with opposite flat on floor.
• Put same hand on knee and reach forward for the opposite toes.
• Hold for 3 to 5 seconds.
• Relax. Repeat on other side.

Side Stretch Rehabilitation Exercise

• Stand straight with hands against on hips.
• Slowly bend to one side only at the waist.
• Hold for 3 to 5 seconds.
• Relax and repeat.

Prone Extension Rehabilitation Exercise

• Lie face down with pillow under hips and lower abdomen.
• Lift one leg from the floor with the leg straight.
• Hold for 3 to 5 seconds.
• Relax and repeat with opposite leg.

Back Extension Rehabilitation Exercise

• Lie face down with pillow under hips and lower abdomen.
• Place hands behind your hips and lift your head and shoulders upward.
• Hold for 3 to 5 seconds.
• Relax and repeat.

Side Leg Lifts Rehabilitation Exercise

• Lie on your right side, with left leg raised to near vertical.
• Lie on left side and repeat for right leg..
• Relax and repeat.

Cat Curl Rehabilitation Exercise

• Assume crawling position.
• Arch your back like a cat by dropping your mid-back while raising your head.
• Hold for 3 to 5 seconds.
• Relax.

Back Strength Rehabilitation Exercise

• Assume crawling position.
• Draw one knee towards chest, then back, outstretched horizontally.
• Do not extend raised leg higher.
• Relax. Repeat with opposite leg.

Abdominal Curl Rehabilitation Exercise

• Lie on your back, knees bent, feet on floor, and arms behind your neck.
• Rotate your torso from your right elbow to the left side or knee.
• Hold for 3 to 5 seconds.
• Relax. Repeat with opposite side.

Lying Extension Rehabilitation Exercise

• Lie on your belly, with hands positioned to lift your body.
• Straighten your elbows and push your body upwards without experiencing pain.
• Hold for a few seconds.
• Relax. Return to first position. 
• Relax again. Repeat.

Standing Extension Rehabilitation Exercise

• Stand with feet slightly apart.
• Place your hands on the small of your back, with your fingers resting on your hips.
• Bend your body backward at the waist as far as you can.
• Hold for 3 to 5 seconds.
• Relax. Repeat.

Exercise Overview
Acute back pain exercises
Accident and surgery recovery exercises
Chronic pain and rehabilitation exercises
Neck range of motion and strengthening exercises
Tennis Elbow strengthening exercises