Effects: Strengthens the muscles and tendons of the low back and maintains the correct position of the spine. Start time: Start when you feel your low back pain is improving. Exercise grading: Grade I (severe pain, VAS 7-10): Do not exercise, rest to promote body repair. Grade 2 (moderate pain, VAS 3-6): Superman (prone back extension) Abdominal contraction Grade 3 (no pain or only mild pain, VAS 0-2): Cat back (extension and arch) Plank support (prone and side) Bridge exercise Fighter Sit up on ball and back extension American Chiropractic (Chiropractic) believes that abnormal spinal alignment (subluxation) interferes with the nervous system and affects body function and decrease overall health. Subluxations of the lumbar spine and pelvis must be evaluated when low back pain is a problem. This is because abnormalities in the lumbar spine or pelvis alignment can provoke nerves that lead directly to the lower extremities, producing sciatic nerve symptoms. In addition, spinal subluxations can alter the biomechanics of the spine and lower extremities, leading to progression of lumbar spine or lower extremity problems, slowing recovery and creating chronic pain. Therefore, for optimal and lasting results, the entire spine and posture needs to be corrected to ensure nerve integrity and muscle and joint balance while treating specific areas of the body.