Back Strengthening

[Pheebs]

I am going to have to pop to the Chiro's to sort out my lower back... seems I have a weakness in it which was triggered by postie-ing and now reared it's head again from too much DIY. Apparently last time I went the chiro told me it was my muscles locked around my spine and she kneaded them (painfully) from spasm to relaxed state. Worked amazingly.

I do my upmost to carry heavy items properly - I'm very careful with my back as with my job I am very physical and if it goes it can put me out of action for a long time... something I cannot afford.

Anyway, as said above I seem to have a weakness and I was wondering if anyone had any tips on strengthening back muscles? I do a pilates dvd a couple of times a week which helps with core strengthening but just was curious if anyone had any other ideas of what to try out?

Naturally I will be consulting the chiro too just to make sure I don't fluff up any injuries so all posts will be taken in a view to request medical advice from a professional after