Back pain exercises

Knee to chest (single)

Watch a healthcare professional video of the single knee to chest exercise for back pain. The patient lays on their back and hugs each knee to their chest.

Double knees to chest

A video of the double knees to chest exercise to help manage back pain. The patient lays on their back and hugs each knee, then both knees, to their chest.

Leg stretches

Watch a healthcare professional's video of a leg stretch exercise to help manage back pain. The patient lays on their back with knees bent, stretching one leg.

Half push-ups

A half push-up is an exercise that helps to manage back pain. Watch the Versus Arthritis video for a step-by-step guide on how to do them accurately and safely.

Knee roll (front view)

Watch our exercise video on how to do a knee roll (front view). Lay on your back with bent knees, let them roll to one side, keeping knees and feet together.

Knee roll (side view)

Watch our exercise video on how to do a knee roll (side view). Lay on your back with bent knees, let them roll to one side, keeping knees and feet together.

Arching and hollowing

Watch a video to show the arching and hollowing exercise for managing back pain. The patient starts on all fours, arches the back upwards and then reverses.