Feel the Relief! Try This Simple Lower Back Stretch
Back pain is incredibly common, affecting 8 out of 10 people at some point (1). If this tightness in your lower back muscles is causing your pain, it’s important to address it. Left untreated, tight muscles can lead to limitations in flexibility, mobility, and daily movements like bending, twisting, and lifting.
The good news is, there’s a simple and effective solution: stretching! In fact, there’s one specific stretch that can significantly target and release tension in those tight lower back muscles. We’ll explore this beneficial stretch in detail to help you find relief.**
This revision clarifies the information, improves flow, and builds anticipation for the specific stretch you’ll be introducing later in the article.
Stretching for Back Pain Relief: Child’s Pose
Stretching isn’t a magical cure. But it can bring instant, effective relief just when you need it.
Adding this stretch into your life will help loosen the tension in the lower back, and improve flexibility and posture.
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Child Pose
The child’s pose is a great yoga pose that effectively stretches your hips and back.
In this pose, kneel and sit on your knees. Lean forward, keeping your buttocks on your heels, and rest your forehead on the floor.
Move your arms so they’re next to your legs, palms facing up. Inhale and exhale, slowly and deeply, for at least eight breaths.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Come to your yoga mat and kneel and sit on your knees.
- Lean forward and spread your knees as wide as the width of your mat.
- Place your hands by your legs with your palms facing up.
- Bring your stomach to rest between your thighs and your forehead to the mat.
- Slowly inhale and exhale for other stretching benefits.