Lower back pain can be quite painful and debilitating to a daily routine. If you have ever suffered from painful squeezing, pinching, or tightness of the lower back, these three stretches act as both a relief and a preventive measure for this not-so-friendly feeling.
The cat and cow stretch is a great way to warm up your spine, loosening tension in your lower back. If you aren't familiar with this stretch, it is fairly easy to do and feels great. Here's how:
The knee-to-chest stretch is a great way to relieve back pain after a long day at work or a workout mishap. Even better, this stretch can be done in your bed, so there is no excuse not to do it twice a day — when you wake up and right before you go to bed.
Spinal twists are another great way to loosen up your spine and add movement to the joints in your lower back. There are many types of spinal twists, but here are the steps to a seated spinal twist that can easily be adapted for your desk chair.