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Lower Back Pain Stretches
~ Get Rid of Stiff Joints & Weak Muscles ~
There are a number of lower back pain stretches you can do to eliminate stiff joints and weak muscles. Lower back stretching exercises are
capable of strengthening the core muscles which support your spine.
Keep in mind that when you're searching for lower back stretching exercises,
it's not just your lower back that needs stretching. Lower back pain can be caused by tight hamstring muscles, so in that case you'll
want to loosen them up...or it can be from weak abdominal muscles...or it can be from tight hip flexors. You may also suffer from
Sciatica.
You see, there can be different reasons why you're having problems in your lower back. So the key is finding the right
exercises for lower back pain.
As long as your not suffering from serious complications then movement is usually the answer to relieving pain in your back.
Don't forget that when you're stretching, you want to relax your muscles, take it slow and controlled. Also, be sure that you don't overexert
yourself during the stretches, especially when you're suffering from lower back pain.
Yoga is also another great way to relieve lower back pain.
Getting into the habit of doing lower back pain stretches will be beneficial to you. Even if you do little stretches throughout the day, you'll be
giving your back a "break".
A great stretch you can do for your back is the forward bend and it can be done in many ways. This also, according to Chinese medicine, can
activate a reserve of sustaining energy that rests right between your kidneys. (Source: MSN Health & Fitness)
Forward Bend on Chair
• Sit in a chair with your back straight (sit up tall).
• Slowly bring your chest to your knees, let your arms hang down to the sides.
• With your chest resting on your thighs, walk your hands away from you on the floor.
• Hold, then go back to the starting position and repeat.
• If you're unable to fully rest your chest to your thighs, it's ok, with a little practice you'll get there. Open
your legs a little to allow you to go down a little further.
Downward Facing Dog
• Get down on your hands and knees.
• Spread your fingers and slowly bring your knees off the floor, pushing your butt up in the air.
• Your body should form and upside down "V".
• You should feel a stretch from your fingers, up through your arms, down your back, through your butt and down your
legs.
• Hold for up to at least a minute.
Hang Time - I used to always do this one while I was pregnant to relieve my lower back ache...it helped a lot!
• Stand tall with your arms at your sides.
• Keep your legs straight but not locked.
• Slowly bend at your waist letting your arms follow, by dangling them in front of you.
• Let your upper body "hang" there and hold for 10-15 seconds.
• Slowly stand back up and repeat.
Back ache, back pain...find the right lower back pain stretches to help get rid of the problem today and tomorrow.
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