Popsugar Fitness Workouts Best Exercises to Prevent Injury Best Injury-Preventing Exercises January 31, 2015 by Leta Shy View On One Page Photo 33 of 41 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 33 Lower-Back Pain: Back Roll Keeping your lower back loose and limber directly affects the flexibility of your glutes and the efficiency of your training. Sitting on the ground, lift your pelvis off the floor to place the foam roller directly in the small of your lower back. Using your right hand for stability, roll up and down the length of your lower back for 30 to 60 seconds. Do be mindful of your spine. Slightly tilt from side to side to reach the entire area. Previous Next Start Slideshow WorkoutsRunningCyclingInjury Prevention