Aside from stretching out tight muscles, an important part of reducing back pain is to strengthen muscles — especially in your core — to lend more support to your back. Many people consider sit ups to be too intimidating or hard to do, without realizing that even a partial curl up can do […]

There are many active poses and stretches to relieve tension in the back, but there’s more than one way to find relief. This simple sivasana (Shiv AH sa na — also known as corpse pose) can help to reduce lower back pain simply by lying down. Before doing this pose, make sure you have either […]

Consider the supine twist as a gentle stretch to reduce tension in the lower back. This stretch is a simple yet powerful way to loosen tight muscles that may cause back pain. To do the supine twist, start by lying on your back on a firm surface, such as a yoga mat. First, bring your […]

If you experience lower back pain, an IT band stretch can help alleviate tension in the lower body. For this stretch, you will need a strap, belt or scarf — something that is long enough to loop around the bottom of your foot and hold in both hands. The IT band runs down the outer […]

This spinal twist for low back pain is a gentle way to relieve tension. Start by sitting on a firm but comfortable surface, such as a yoga mat. Sit up straight with both your legs out straight in front of you. Start by bending your right knee so your right foot is resting on the […]