Can you really end back pain with these simple back pain exercises? Read on to find out step by step exercises you can do at home to end back pain once and for all.

You are not alone when it comes to back problems. Did you know that at some point 80% of Americans suffer from some type of pain in their back? With that in mind, the 3 easy to follow back pain exercises below will give you the pain relief you have been looking for.

So what causes back pain in the first place?

The vast majority of pain in the lower back is caused by decrease strength in the core muscles that support the lower spine. The idea here is if you strengthen those core muscles, you reduce the stress on your lower back and your back pain will go away.

BEFORE you begin these exercises to strengthen your back , it is very important that you keep your abdominal muscles tight throughout the workout.

ALSO remember to breathe normally, DO NOT hold your breath at any point during the workout.

Side Plank Exercise - Builds strength and endurance in your core. It is ideal for keeping the lower back secure and protected during movements that require the hips and back.

How to do Side Plank Exercise:

Lie on your left side place elbows directly under shoulders. Tighten your abs while lifting your hips off the floor. Keep neck aligned with spine and hips square. Hold for 30 seconds then lower hips back to floor. Repeat 3 times on each side

Back Extension ?Good for strengthening lower back muscles.

How to do Back Extension:

Lie face down, legs together and stretched out, arms bent with hands behind neck, head and neck in a neutral pose. Lift the upper body (chest, shoulders) off of the ground (exhaling as you do this action). Go as high as comfortable and keep position for 2 seconds. Breathe in and slowly return to the starting position. This completes one rep. Do 3-5 reps and increase when you get stronger to a maximum of 10 reps.

Pelvic Tilt - If you have poor posture or suffer from muscle atrophy this exercise will help to stabilize your spine.

How to do Pelvic Tilt:

Lie on your back with feet flat on the floor and knees bent. Loosen up your spine muscles, press your back flat against the floor while contracting your abdominal and buttock muscles, and. This exercise will angle your hip forward. When your back is completely flat , maintain the pose for 10-15 seconds. Start with 3 reps then increase by one rep every other day until you reach a maximum of 12 reps.

These back pain exercises will get you started on the path to being permanently PAIN FREE.