Hi Hawk, I have some rehab experience. These exercises helpful for most. 3x per day when back is talking - 1x for maintenence. <A HREF="http://www.bonesdoctor.com/back_pain_nutshell.html" target="_blank">http://www.bonesdoctor.com/back_pain_nutshell.html</A> An overall program (core strengthening/stretching) would be helpful too. Lots online... <A HREF="http://www.nismat.org/orthocor/programs/lowback/backex.html#Ex16" target="_blank">http://www.nismat.org/orthocor/programs/lowback/backex.html#Ex16</A> <A HREF="http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/booklet/thr_report.cfm?thread_id=18&topcategory=Spine" target="_blank">http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/booklet/thr_report.cfm?thread_id=18&topcategory=Spine</A> <A HREF="http://www.fairview.org/healthlibrary/content/aha_lbpm_rex.htm" target="_blank">http://www.fairview.org/healthlibrary/content/aha_lbpm_rex.htm</A> go easy. good luck.