 [ Symptoms ] when i stretch my legs or my uper body i get severe pain like charlie horses i cant stretch at all due 2 pain backlegs i have been diagnosed with lupus and arthritis i had 2 neck surgeries and both shoulders cleaned out with a tear in my left the neurologist that done my neck surgery said my spine is a complete mess he perform a full mri of my spine and i have some damage at all levels [ Disease ] you can go for following exercises that are given below   press ups   press up exercises are helpful for leg and back pain lie on stomach with your arms bent and palms on the floor extension exercises   lie on your stomach with the arms and legs stretched out raise one arm and the opposite leg holding them in this position for 3 seconds lower them to the ground repeating the same movement with the other limbs curl up exercises   the curl up exercises strengthen the abdominal muscles which will provide support for the back relieving the pain leg raise   the leg raise exercises are beneficial to strengthen the lower abdominal muscles which can support the back and diminish the pain leg lifts in the water   water exercises are also recommended if you suffer from sciatica pain the exercises i e leg lifts can focus on working the stomach muscles and provide a good stretch for the legs hope you will get positive results