5 Exercises for Lower Back Pain in Older Adults: Physiotherapist Teaches Double-Knee Rocking, Glute Bridge and Other Rehab Moves

Addressing common lower back pain among middle-aged and older adults, the article introduces 5 back rehabilitation exercises suitable for older people, including side-to-side double-knee rocking, pelvic tilting, glute bridges, side-lying clamshells and seated forward bends, each repeated for about 2 minutes or 10 times. The article notes that passive treatment may show results in the early to middle stages of rehabilitation, but research shows suitable exercise has better long-term efficacy, and recommends that older adults start active exercise as soon as their back pain eases slightly. During exercise they should not hold their breath or cause pain, and once proficient they can gradually increase the number of repetitions.