IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT EXERCISE AND CHRONIC PAIN 
- Exercise therapy can help reduce chronic pain and improve function, especially for low back pain.
- Exercise programs that are tailored for your condition are most effective.
- These can include stretching or strengthening exercises
- Frequent exercise on a regular schedule is more effective than irregular bursts of exercise.
- It’s important to know the difference between exercise that hurts (a little) and exercise that is harmful.
- Talk to your PT or doctor to determine when a hurt might be a harm.
- You may have minor aches and pains when developing an exercise program that benefits you.
- A physical therapist (PT) can help design an exercise plan that works for you.
- Talk with your doctor about your exercise program to make sure it is safe for you.
- Even if you have difficulty standing or walking, you can exercise by following routines designed to be done while sitting in a chair (including chair-based yoga).
- Exercise may improve your sleep and help you feel sharper and more focused.