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Chiropractorshave, quite literally,got your back.

According to her, the most common back aggravating exercises tend to target the core.

Often,core weaknesscan lead to back tension and woes.

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chiropractor and yoga teacher based Ontario, Canada

And sit-ups happen to be the worst culprit of this.

Your spine can also get hurt when doing theSuperman exercise.

Keep scrolling for her spinal health-approved core exercise alternatives to try instead.

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Core moves to do instead of the worst exercises for back health

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Modified curl-up

Instead of a sit-up, Dr. Griffiths recommends this similar exercise since its safer for the spine.

No part of the lower back is rounding at all.

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Cobra

In place of Superman, Dr. Griffith turns to the yoga pose known as cobra.

But keeping your legs on the ground lessens your chance of back injury.

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