Back Flare-Up? Do These 6 Gentle Exercises (Over 55s)

➡️ Your FREE Physio At-Home Workouts: https://bemobile.physio/start-exercise-free ✅ Feel Stronger, Steadier & More Confident ✅ Safe, Effective Exercises Designed for 50+ --------- ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: We are a team of expert physiotherapists dedicated to helping adults 55+ move freely and live fully. Every week, we share new videos with safe at-home exercises designed to improve your strength, mobility, and balance. Don't miss out—subscribe and hit the bell! -------- If you have just tweaked your back, your first instinct might be to lie down and wait for the pain to pass. However, total rest is actually a bad idea because it can make your back even more sensitive. The best path forward is to keep moving, and in this video, physios Ollie and Brodie share six gentle exercises to help turn down your pain volume and get you back on your feet. Key Learning Points Why total rest can actually make your back more sensitive to pain over time. How gentle movement acts as a natural pain reliever by turning down your pain volume rather than fixing a structural issue. Using a kitchen bench or sturdy chair for safe, supported movements like Standing Hip Circles and Mini-Squats. Performing Glute Bridges and Knee to Chest stretches comfortably on your bed or the floor. Restoring lateral mobility and bending confidence with Standing Side Bends and gentle Chair Reaches. Timestamps and Chapters 0:00 Why total rest is a bad idea for back pain 0:39 How movement turns down the pain volume 1:15 Exercise 1: Standing Hip Circles 1:56 Exercise 2: Mini-Squats 2:33 Exercise 3: Glute Bridge 3:24 Exercise 4: Knee to Chest Stretch 4:10 Exercise 5: Standing Side Bends 5:12 Exercise 6: Chair Reaches 6:09 Summary: Keep moving and stay positive -------- Any information provided on this channel is for general informational purposes and should not be used as a substitute for individualised medical advice. Please seek advice from your local healthcare professional before taking action on the information on this channel. See full policy on our site here - https://bemobile.physio/start-exercise-free