Table of contents : Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Contents Introduction Part I: Understanding Your Back Chapter 1: The Backstory on Pain Chapter 2: Diagnosis and Treatment Chapter 3: Habits for a Healthy Back Part II: The Back Pain Action Plan Chapter 4: Workout Programs Chapter 5: Stretching Pigeon Glute Stretch TFL Wall Stretch TFL Foam Rolling Psoas Doorway Stretch Hamstring Doorway Stretch Standing Quadriceps Stretch Butterfly Adductors Stretch Lying Leg Rest Piriformis Stretch Chapter 6: Strengthening Cat/Cow Knee-to-Chest Stretch and Pelvic Tilts Curl-Up Press-Up, or Modified Cobra The Crunch Supine Twist Facedown (Prone) Back Extension Faceup (Supine) Back Extension Alternating Leg Balance The Cross Crawl Dead Bug Basic Plank Side Plank Crunch with Exercise Ball Supine Twist with Exercise Ball Facedown (Prone) Back Extension with Exercise Ball Faceup (Supine) Back Extension with Exercise Ball Alternating Leg Balance with Balance Pad Cross Crawl with Exercise Ball Dead Bug with Foam Roller Climbing Plank Plank with Leg Extensions Staggered Plank Cross Climber Jackknife with Push-Up Exercise Ball Push-Up Alternating Leg Balance with Rocker Board or Foam Roller Hanging Leg Raise Banana Roll Epilogue Resources References Acknowledgments About the Author