Find the Right Exercise for You

Five Exercise Categories — Summary

Category Representative Exercises Suited For Key Movement
Extension McKenzie exercises Pain worsened by bending forward Arching the back
Flexion Williams exercises Pain worsened by arching backward Rounding the back
Stabilization Core training Unstable / wobbly low back Keeping the back still
Aerobic Walking, swimming, cycling Generalized pain Moving the whole body
Mind-body Tai chi, yoga Combined physical and psychological factors Body and mind together