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Are yoga, pilates or swimming good for back pain?

Dr Oliver Seyfried 2 explains that yoga, pilates, swimming and other gentle exercises are good for back pain, as they maintain weight gain and are good for us psychologically and physically.

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All forms of exercise that encourage improved tone, strength, and flexibility in the lumbar spine, and also have an aerobic aspect to them are valuable. They maintain weight gain and they're good for us psychologically and physically..

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