8 Stretch Exercises For Lower Back Pain Relief

8 Stretch Exercises For Lower Back Pain Relief

If you want to get rid of lower back pain, whether mild or severe, the 8 stretches below will completely relief your lower back pain in the shortest time humanly possible.

Cases of lower back pain are increasing day by day. In the US, it is estimated that one in every 10 people suffers from lower back pain. Unfortunately, most of these people opt for pain killers – which only relief the pain for a while.

The stretches I’m about to share with you will relief your lower back pain for good. And the good this is, you can do them in just 8 minutes. Do this routine every morning – your back will feel better and you’ll have a great day.

If you’re not sure how to perform any of the stretches, check out the video demonstrations below the routine.

8 stretch exercises for lower back pain relief:

Hamstring floor stretch

To perform the hamstring floor stretch, lie flat on your back and keep feet straight.

Lift one leg up and pull it to stretch the hamstring – remember to keep the leg straight.

Hold the stretch for 30 seconds then switch legs.

Spinal stretch

Lie flat on your back and spread your hands sideways.

Bend the right leg and bring it over the left one. Make sure you don’t lift the right shoulder off the floor.

Use the left arm to press down the left knee for 20 seconds and then switch sides.

Knee to chest stretch

Lie flat on your back, bend one knee and pull it towards the chest.

Hold the stretch for 30 seconds and repeat with the other leg.

The piriformis Stretch

Lie flat on your back and keep both feet bent.

Lift the left leg and rest its calf on the right thigh.

Grab the right hamstring will both arms and pull it towards the chest.

Pull for 30 seconds and then switch legs

Hip flexors stretch

Stand upright with both feet close together.

Make a long stride forward with the left foot. The bent the front knee until it’s on a 90 degree angle. At that point the rear knee should be slightly touching the floor.

Place both hands on the left knee and stretch it forward. Hold for 30 seconds and switch legs.

Quadriceps stretch lying down

Lie on one side and grab the shin of the top leg with the top arm.

Pull it towards the back and hold that position.

Hold for 30 seconds and switch sides.

Child pose stretch

Kneel on the floor and then rest your thighs on the calves.

Stretch your arms forward and place them on the floor. Try to bring the head as close to the floor as possible.

Hold that position for 30 seconds and repeat one more time.

Obliques stretch

Stand upright with feet shoulder width apart then straighten the right arm and lift it up over the head.

Bend the torso sideways as you stretch the right arm toward the left side.

Hold for 15 seconds and switch sides.

Final word

If you do these stretches every morning, your back pain will soon disappear. Don’t rely on pain killers to get rid of back pain. Seek for a permanent solution.

If your lower back pain is severe seek help from a physician.

Which exercises have helped you relief lower back pain?

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