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Should i do crunches, superman and/or toe touch exercises when i have lower back pain? what other exercises should not be done?
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No: Stationary bicycle, hydrotherapy or exercises recommended by a physiotherapist would be better options treadmill and running also not agood idea especially if overweight!
Answered 11/28/2013
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I would stay away : From crunches, don't know what superman excercise is toe touching sounds fine.....
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