Low Back Pain Exercise Guide Regular exercises to restore the strength of your back and a gradual return to everyday activities are important for your full recovery. Aerobic Exercises Maintain spine in neutral position while stabilizing with abdominal muscles to protect the low back during aerobic exercise. Lift your top leg up toward the ceiling, then slowly lower it back down and repeat. Make sure to keep your leg straight and do not let your hips roll backward or forward during the exercise. • Begin by lying on your back with your knees bent and feet resting on the floor. While maintaining pelvic tilt, slowly raise one leg and lower the opposite arm over your head. Return to starting position while maintaining your back flat on the floor. Below are some exercises that should help to relieve and manage your low back pain. As with all exercises, some soreness is expected. The exercises attached are general guidelines and not meant to be an exhaustive list. Please use your best judgment when starting a home exercise program. Regular exercises to restore the strength of your back and a gradual return to everyday activities are important for your full recovery. Your orthopaedic surgeon and physical therapist may recommend that you exercise 10 to 30 minutes a day 1 to 3 times a day during your early recovery. Regular exercises to restore the strength of your back and a gradual return to everyday activities are important for your full recovery. Your orthopaedic surgeon and physical therapist may recommend that you exercise 10 to 30 minutes a day one to three times a day during your early recovery.