@gidget1280 it sounds like the sit ups work for the previous poster but i, personally still would not attempt these. i really urge you to check out the exercises by el paso manual therapy on you-tube. it’s his exercises that have gotten me back in my feet and he cautions against any exercises that focus on strengthening the back. he claims the muscles in the back are already over-extended and we should not be focussing on strengthening it. the focus is on gentle core exercises that you can do throughout the day. and at first you shoukd be doing them a lot! if your core muscles are not holding up your spine, then any other back strengthening exercises could injure you further. now that i’m stronger, i do wall and counter “push-ups” to strengthen my upper back. but i’m still focussing on the gentle strengthening of my core muscles. activate those glutes whenever possible! sitting, standing and walking.
if you look up el paso manual therapy, search that title and add spinal stenosis. this guy is all about preventing surgery. he knows his stuff and explains everything very clearly. sending love and healing vibes for your next travel adventures. you can do this! 💖