four exercises, done two or three times a week, will do just that. The entire session should take you no more than 10 minutes and could save you from a lifetime of problems.Back Extensions Lie on your stomach on a weight bench, with your hips
, parallel to the floor. Return to an upright position, then repeat 10 times. Build up to three sets of 15. Don’t do these with a weight across your shoulders, as you risk exacerbating your back problems rather than alleviating them.Stretching it Remember
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