LOWER BACK PAIN: 3 exercises to relieve it

When it comes to lower back pain relief nothing does the trick as stretching. The stretching motions help in improving the blood circulation in the muscles responsible for the pain.

Whether you’re a chronic sitter, a daily exerciser, or a weekend warrior, you probably know stretching is a critical habit.

By sending blood flow to your muscles and helping your joints move through their full range of motion, stretching improves your posture and athletic performance while lowering your risk of pain and injury.

Here are 3 exercises to relieve the lower back pain!

Two Knee Spinal Twist

Lay flat on your back, and slowly bring your knees towards the chest. Be careful that your back remains flat. Straighten your arms out, forming a T letter.

Lower your knees toward the right side of the body keeping them together. Hold for a while, and change direction. Repeat at least 10 times.

Supine Hamstring Stretch

Lay flat on the back. Flex your leg to a 90 degrees angle and slowly start straightening it till it stretches. You can help yourself by wrapping a towel or strap around the heal and hold it by its ends until its straight. Then, pull your leg towards the chest with your hands behind the knee. Hold for several minutes and then switch legs.

Sphinx

Lay down on your stomach, with your forehead resting on the ground, and your toes flat. Stretch your hands in front of you like you’re going to do a plank. Slowly lift your head, and chest, propping the torso off the ground with the hands.

Make sure that your elbows are under your shoulders, and your navel still touching the ground. Stretch till you feel pressure in the lower back. Hold for a while.