How to Perform this Low Back Pain Exercise Take note that this is just one exercise explained in McKenzie's book, "7 Steps to a Pain-Free Life." For more detailed explanations and other exercises, I highly recommend reading his book. It is an excellent resource and something you will find yourself loaning out to your friends. Position One - Lying on your stomach Lay on your stomach with your arms at your side and your head turned to one side. Stay in this position for 2-3 minutes and try to completely relax. Position Two - Propping yourself on your elbows Next prop yourself up on your elbows resting under your shoulders. If you feel sharp pain, move your elbows further away from your shoulders to a point where your pain subsides. If it does not subside, do not continue with the exercise. Position Three - Press Up Exercise Lay on your stomach again with your head turned to one side. But, this time position your hands palm down underneath your should...