5 Exercises to Relieve Lower Back Pain

Jul 16, 2024, 10:45 IST

Dikshant Sharma

Lower back pain is a common issue that can be alleviated through specific exercises designed to strengthen and stretch the back muscles. Here are five effective exercises to help relieve lower back pain:

 

Bridge Exercise

With your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent, lie on your back. While maintaining a straight back and contracting your glutes, raise your hips towards the ceiling. The lower back and core muscles are strengthened by this workout.

Knee-to-Chest Stretch

Lie on your back with both knees bent. Pull one knee towards your chest while keeping the other foot flat on the floor. Hold for a few seconds, then switch legs. This stretching relieves tension and improves flexibility in the lower back.

Cat-Cow Stretch

This yoga pose enhances spinal flexibility and relieves tension. To start with the cat pose, begin on your hands and knees, and arch your back towards the ceiling, for a cow pose lower your belly towards the floor while lifting your head and tailbone.

Child’s Pose

The child’s pose stretches the lower back and helps to relieve tension. Kneel on the floor, sit back on your heels, and extend your arms forward, lowering your forehead to the ground.

Pelvic Tilts

Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Tighten your abdominal muscles and push your lower back into the floor, then release. This strengthens the lower back and abdominal muscles.

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