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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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Dr. Djamchid Lotfi answered

No: Stationary bicycle, hydrotherapy or exercises recommended by a physiotherapist would be better options treadmill and running also not agood idea especially if overweight!

Dr Marx and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2013

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

I would stay away : From crunches, don't know what superman excercise is toe touching sounds fine.....

Answered 11/28/2013

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A member asked:

Should i do crunches, superman and/or toe touch exercises when i have lower back pain? what other exercises should not be done?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Djamchid Lotfi answered

Dr Marx and another doctor agreed

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

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