If you’re dealing with low back pain, you’re not alone. Many patients in Warren, Michigan, turn to Logan Chiropractic Center for safe, effective relief. While regular chiropractic care is key, adding simple lumbar strengthening exercises at home can help accelerate healing and reduce flare-ups. Here are three basic low back exercises we often recommend at Logan Chiropractic Center to support your spine.

1. Pelvic Tilt

Purpose: Strengthens the abdominal and low back muscles while improving posture.

How to Do It:

• Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
• Tighten your stomach muscles and press your lower back into the floor.
• Hold for 5–10 seconds, then relax.
• Repeat 10–15 times.

Chiropractic Tip: Pelvic tilts help maintain spinal alignment and are ideal for lumbar disc support.

2. Cat-Cow Stretch

Purpose: Improves flexibility in the lumbar spine and relieves tension.

How to Do It:

• Start on your hands and knees in a tabletop position.
• Inhale, arch your back and lift your head (Cow Pose).
• Exhale, round your spine and tuck your chin (Cat Pose).
• Repeat slowly for 1–2 minutes.

Chiropractic Tip: This stretch complements adjustments by keeping your spine mobile and relaxed between visits.

3. Bridges

Purpose: Strengthens glutes and lower back muscles, reducing strain on the lumbar spine.

How to Do It:

• Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat.
• Press through your heels and lift your hips off the floor until your body forms a straight line from shoulders to knees.
• Hold for 5 seconds, then lower.
• Repeat 10–15 times.

Chiropractic Tip: Bridging improves lumbar support and is excellent post-adjustment therapy for low back stability.

Support Your Spine with Chiropractic & Exercise

At Logan Chiropractic Center in Warren, MI, we believe in a full-body approach to healing. These simple exercises, when paired with regular chiropractic adjustments, can significantly reduce low back pain, improve spinal health, and prevent future injuries.

For more helpful tips, visit us at LoganChiropracticHealthCenter.com or Call 586-751-1977 today to schedule an appointment.