Back Exercises

Whether you have back pain or just want to have a better looking back, these stretches, exercises and articles from Ladies' Home Journal Online will send you on your way.

Why Walking is Good for Back Pain

If your back hurts -- and for seven of 10 Americans it sometimes does -- the cure may be as simple as putting one foot in front of the other. Walking can lessen pain, hasten healing, boost strength, increase flexibility, and, in the long run, prevent recurrences. Read here to find out more about how walking can help back pain.

Good Stretches for Bad Backs

Try these techniques to prevent back pain or allevate pain that already exists.

Upper Back Firmer

Lifting light weights in short repetitions is a great way to strengthen the upper back and shoulders.

Back Roll-Up

You'll strengthen lower, middle and upper areas of the back with this wonderful warm-up.

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