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Reduce Back Pain with these Easy Exercises

From the Show: Train Your Body
Summary: If you feel especially stiff in the morning, you might be suffering from a weak back. Strengthen it up with these easy exercises.
Air Date: 9/10/13
Duration: 10
Host: Melanie Cole, MS
Guest Bio: Mike Bracko, EdD
BrackoMike Bracko, EdD, is the director of Dr. Bracko's Fitness and the Hockey Institute, and is a fitness educator, hockey skating coach, writer, and back injury prevention expert. Mike holds a doctoral degree in exercise science. He works with hockey players, industrial workers, and fitness professionals to improve performance and prevent injury. Mike is the author of 28 DVD's and CD's ranging in topics from Body Leverage Training, Ultimate Back Exercises, Lateral Training, Back Injury Prevention, and Safe Lifting.
Reduce Back Pain with these Easy Exercises
Does your back feel stiff in the morning?

Do you hobble around for a bit before your back loosens up and you are able to stand up straight?

You might be suffering from a weak back.

It may not sound like it would be debilitating, but back pain affects millions of people and is one of the most common reasons people miss work.

Fortunately, you can do something about it - and quite easily.

Dr. Mike Bracko, EdD, and Melanie Cole, MS, share with you the best back exercises to help you maintain a strong back for years to come.