I like Jeff's videos but this is only informational material. Not expert or doctor, so as they say, " See Your doctor before trying anything". As a person that has been dealing with 4 herniated, 1 bulging disc, and also had a fratured vertabrae, I look for anything I could to stay off the operating table.
I like and do the hang a couple times a week. I find it interesting what he says about leaving the feet on the ground. One thing I found when trying to get out of pain is somethings worked for me so didn't. I forget what he called the last exercise but I call it the Cobra. The Cobra doesn't work for me. Anyhow, here You go.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SKuFe2SERs
Yeah some interesting exercises Bob. The twisting exercises is something I feel people with jacked up backs probably should stay away from. Some of that stuff looks like it could feel good. Again my knowledge of anatomy is not the greatest so take what I say as being my own experience. My personal opinion is some people can tolerate stretching better than others. This may sound weird but for me more stiffness in the lower back feels better. I don't mean the kind of stiffness that You get when You hurt Your back. More on the line when Your core is more stabilized.
I think to get rid of back pain at first one needs more decompression. Than later to stabilize the spine and core. But everyone is differant and every situation is differant. Again no expert just how I've gotten pain free. Maybe later I write up what I tried, experiences and what worked for me.
Michael,
I posted these videos before. It seems to me there are some useful for the vertebral column exercises here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O211X7dUBQw
and here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gf2epQGzjM
Yeah Greg I agree about the rearward arch. I can't remember where I read this at but someone recommended working up to five minutes every other day. I tried this and my back was a reck. How stupid was it years ago when I use to do this back extension on a special bench( can't remember the name) with a weight held on my chest. My anatomy was never great but You live and learn.
I do like the hanging concept with the feet on the floor. The whole idea of hanging is great for shoulders, back and forearms/elbows.
That is one I'll have to disagree on. That rearward arch and tilt of the lower back puts too much pressure on my spine. Your spine is not really meant for that type of motion. Some chiropractors used to speak against stretching the spine backwards like that. But, a lot also probably has to do with how your overall structure is put together.