Please take the time to check the Mayo Clinic website (http://www.mayoclinic.com/findinformati ... C8D77A0000) on physical fitness. It will help you decide whether or not you need to check with a doctor and give you much background information. For general back pain exercises look at the section on "Core Strengthening". You will find that solving back pain is not just a matter of back exercises but involves much more including abdominal exercises which may be the most important. The Mayo Clinic is recognized world wide and can provide you with the most up-to-date information.