Straight leg raise is great for your hips, which is why it is not just an exercise for people with hip injuries or surgeries. But if you have lower back pain, avoid it, as it can make it worse.

amc.uva.nl An 11-year-old high-level competitive female gymnast presented with back pain. Approximately 10 ... now with continuous pain, increasing during jumping (like dismounts from the gymnastics ...

Range of motion was measured with passive straight leg raise and hip internal rotation. Visual analogue scales were completed for hamstring and gluteal pain and tightness at rest and during a running ...

The questionnaire included questions about the background, intensity and duration of PGP and a pain ... straight leg raise. The proportion of positive and negative tests during the test at home ...