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Should i do crunches, superman and/or toe touch exercises when i have lower back pain?
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Maybe : Consult your back specialist first. You need to rule out and serious back conditions before starting exercises that can stress the low back such as all 3 of the exercises you mentioned.
Answered 9/28/2016
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