by Andrew de Bruyn The lumbar region or the lower part of the spine is where most people experience back pain. This part of the back carries the weight of the body, which makes the muscles prone to strain. Look at the the diagram of the spine and notice the shape of the spine- an ‘S’ shape. The muscles connected to the lower torso act upon your lower back. Your the abdominal muscles help to keep the lower spine straight. That’s why any back exercise programme must strengthen your abdominal