3 Workouts A Surgeon Recommends To Reduce Lower Back Pain

<div><img src="https://img.huffingtonpost.com/asset/68ee6719150000f6f526a296.jpeg?ops=scalefit_630_noupscale" alt="Person with lower back pain" data-caption="Person with lower back pain" data-credit-link-back="" data-credit="Sébastien Goldberg via Unsplash" />Person with lower back pain</div><div class="content-list-component text"><p>About 80% of us will experience lower back pain in our lifetimes, according to<a href="https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/health-information/low-back-pain" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trus</a>t.</p><p>The condition is, thankfully, “<a href="https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/health-information/low-back-pain" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">rarely</a>” a sign of anything serious – but it can still be disruptive, leading to discomfort and even time off work.</p><p>For most people with lower back pain, staying active is key to good recovery, the <a href="https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/health-information/low-back-pain" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">health service adds</a>. Speak <a href="https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/muscle-bone-and-joints/neck-and-back-problems-and-conditions/exercises-for-back-pain/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">to your doctor</a> if you’re not sure about exercising with your back pain, if you have severe or worsening pain, or if you get new pain.</p><p>But if you <em>can</em> safely move, which exercises can make existing back pain a little easier, and even prevent recurring aches in the future? </p><p>Dr Pamela Mehta, an orthopaedic surgeon at <a href="https://www.resilienceorthopedics.com