Before beginning any exercise program, you should discuss program with your doctor and follow doctor's advice. It is important to exercise regularly, every other day. Before exercising you should warm up with slow, rhythmic exercises; if you haven't exercised in some time, you can warm up by walking. Inhale deeply before each repetition of an exercise and exhale when performing each repetition. Exercises to strengthen your muscles Wall slides to strengthen back, hip, and leg muscles

Stand with your back against a wall and feet shoulder-width apart. Slide down into a crouch with knees bent to about 90 degrees. Count to five and slide back up wall. Repeat 5 times.

Leg raises to strengthen back and hip muscles. Lie on your stomach. Tighten muscles in one leg and raise it from floor. Hold your leg up for a count of 10 and return it to floor. Do same with other leg. Repeat five times with each leg.

Leg raises to strengthen stomach and hip muscles Lie on your back with your arms at your sides. Lift one leg off floor. Hold your leg up for a count of 10 and return it to floor. Do same with other leg. Repeat five times with each leg. If that is too difficult, keep one knee bent and foot flat on ground while raising leg. You can also sit upright in a chair with legs straight and extended at an angle to floor. Lift one leg waist high. Slowly return your leg to floor. Do same with other leg. Repeat five times with each leg.

Partial sit-up to strengthen stomach muscles Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on floor. Slowly raise your head and shoulders off floor and reach with both hands toward your knees. Count to 10. Repeat five times.

Back leg swing to strengthen hip and back muscles Stand behind a chair with your hands on back of chair. Lift one leg back and up while keeping knee straight. Return slowly. Raise other leg and return. Repeat five times with each leg.

Exercises to decrease strain on your back Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on your bed or floor. Raise your knees toward your chest. Place both hands under your knees and gently pull your knees as close to your chest as possible. Do not raise your head. Do not straighten your legs as you lower them. Start with five repetitions, several times a day. Stand with your feet slightly apart. Place your hands in small of your back. Keep your knees straight. Bend backwards at waist as far as possible and hold position for one or two seconds.

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