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Registered Osteopath Geoffrey Montague-Smith demystifies a common back care question each week:

Q. I am female, aged 59, and my back aches after gardening, running or walking about the town for any length of time. Any advice about an exercise to strengthen the lower back? I tried the plank and ended up with a massive pain in my shoulder blade. It was awful. Thank you.

A. This will depend on many factors, you need to consult someone who can assess you fully and prescribe exercises based on your personal needs. These will differ from patient to patient. Osteopaths, physiotherapists and chiropractors are trained to help you in this way.

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