3 Stretches for Lower Back Pain
If you suffer from lower back pain doing some regular stretches can help ease the pain. Here are some simple stretches you can try at home.
As with any new stretching or exercise regime, consult your doctor prior to beginning and stop immediately if your pain worsens.
Stretches for Lower Back Pain
Stretch #1
Kneel on the ground with your hands placed on the floor under your shoulders, knees on the ground below your hips and your back parallel with the ground. Slowly move your bottom backwards until it’s resting on the back of your feet. If you can’t get your bottom all the way back to your heels only go as far as you feel comfortable. Hold the stretch for 1-3 seconds and then return to your original kneeling position. Repeat the stretch 8-10 times.
Stretch #2
Lie flat on your back with a small pillow or support under your head. Place the bottom of your feet flat on the floor so your knees are raised. Stretch your arms straight out to each side. Keeping your shoulders and arms on the floor and your knees bent, slowly roll your knees to one side so your legs are on the floor. Only go as far as you feel comfortable. Hold the stretch for 1-3 seconds. Then repeat the stretch by rolling your legs to the opposite site. Perform the stretch 8-10 times, alternating sides.
Stretch #3
Lie on the floor on your stomach. Bend your elbows and place your forearms on the floor so your hands are on either side of your head. Keep your neck straight so your head is slightly raised off the ground. Now, keeping your neck straight and hips on the ground, slowly push up with your arms so your back arches and head raises further off the ground. Hold the stretch for 5-10 seconds and then return to the starting position. Repeat the stretch 8-10 times.
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