If you have a tender back, you need to treat it with care. But it doesn't mean you can't exercise.

You want to start slow and build frequency and intensity. A good chiropractor, trainer or physical therapist are perfect for watching over your workouts and making sure you exercise caution.

Great exercises for people dealing with back pain

Stretching is key to warming up the body before exercising. Make sure to spend in 5 to 10 minutes stretching before and after you workout.  It will feel great too.  

Part of relieving your back pain is building your core or stomach muscles. Pilates and yoga are great for building strength in your mid-section.

Try These Core exercises 

Remember to take it slow and have someone watch you and monitor your work. 

In writing this blog, we've come across some great resources that are worth sharing. There's so much out there about health and fitness, and some of it is really useful.

We'll add more as we get them. Here are a few to get you started. 

Ideal Protein

3 Fat Chicks on a Diet

Natural Awakenings South Florida

Parade Magazine

NBC Today Show

Neck Pain Relief Kit

The Queen of Neck Pillows

NeckExercises.net

Sciatica Pain

Neck Pain Support Blog

Dr. Davis Back & Wrist Pain Blog

Living in Thin Blog

Women’s Health blog

Diet Blog

The Daily Spark

Zen Habits