re: Lower back issues and exercises

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Was told by spine doc to move away from running and get into biking or use the elliptical.

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Really? I've had multiple therapist tell me that walking/running were good for the bulging disk in my lower back. I had one therapist tell me that sex was also good for my back. I made her write it down so I could show it to my wife.

I'll echo what the other poster said: core strengthening. Planks, side planks, bird dog, Russian twist, etc, but not crunches or situps. Those killed my back.