Low Back-Friendly Weekly Fitness Routine I've lived with chronic back pain all my life. Painful or not, however, I still need regular exercise. I've also put on weight from antidepressant use and am working to get those pounds off. As a workaround to my back issues, I've created a low back-friendly fitness routine. If you deal with constant back pain, you can use this regimen to fulfill your exercise needs or tailor it to your specific needs. Read more...