Physiotherapist Teaches Seniors 5 Lower Back Pain Rehabilitation Exercises
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On 31 October 2026, the Hong Kong Economic Times · Life published a report explained by a physiotherapist on lower back pain rehabilitation exercises for seniors, covering 5 lower back exercises suitable for older adults with common lower back pain: swinging both knees side to side, pelvic tilting forwards and backwards, glute bridges, side-lying clamshells and seated forward bends, each repeated for about 2 minutes or 10 times. The report noted that passive treatment may show results in the early to middle stages of rehabilitation, but studies show that appropriate exercise has better long-term efficacy, and advised seniors to start active exercise as soon as their lower back pain eases slightly; they should not hold their breath or cause pain during exercise, and can gradually increase the number of repetitions once proficient.
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- 香港經濟日報·生活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.
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