Exercise for Backache
Partial sit-up to strengthen abdomen muscles
1. Lie on the back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
2. Slowly raise the head and shoulders off the floor and reach with both
hands towards the knees. Count to 10.
3. Repeat 5 times.
Back leg swing to strengthen hip and back muscles
1. Stand behind a chair with hands on the back of the chair.
2. Lift one leg back and up while keeping knees straight
3. Return slowly.
4. Raise other leg and return.
5. Repeat 5 times with each leg.
Leg raise to strengthen abdomen and hip muscles
1. Lie on the back, arms on the sides.
2. Lift one leg off the floor.
3. Hold the leg up for a count of 10 and return to the floor.
4. Do the same with the other leg.
5. Repeat 5 times on each side.
This exercise can also be done sitting upright on a chair with the legs straight.
1. Lift one leg waist high.
2. Slowly return the leg to the floor.
3. Do the same with the other leg.
4. Repeat 5 times with each leg.
