“What exercises are good for back pain?”

Tough question to answer because I know nothing about your condition. In most cases you shouldnt be exercising because exercise doesnt relieve low back pain. If you develop a cavity because you eat excessive amounts of sugar, stopping sugar intake wont fix your cavity. If you insist on exercising , abdominal strengthing through leg lifts and sit-ups along with back extension exercising are good primary exercises to start with. If they cause any pain whatsoever you should discontinue them. Jay H Schwartz, DC, DIBCN, DIBE

In all honesty this is a question that is too general. Why you have back pain will determine which exercises can help you. If you do the incorrect exercise it can make the problem worse. But, a simple effective stretch that is generally safe to try is the yoga pose - child's pose. I suggest having a doctor analyze what is wrong so specific exercises can be more beneficial.