The cobra stretch, a basic yoga stretch, is a great option for reducing lower back pain and loosening tight abdominal muscles. To do the cobra stretch, lay flat on your stomach on a firm and supportive surface. To do the cobra stretch, place your hands on the floor so that your elbows are directly below […]

The seated twist is a great way to keep your lower back from tightening up unnecessarily. If done on a regular basis, it can also help to keep the the piriformis muscle long, preventing potential issues with sciatica. To do the seated twist, sit on a supportive yet comfortable surface. Sit with your back straight. Take […]

Called cat cow pose in yoga circles, this pose is actually two poses that you can move back and forth between. Cat cow helps you create space between your ribs and loosen muscles in both your upper and lower back. These gentle stretches help reduce back pain and are easy to do. To perform cat […]

Although many people believe that anything you do to reduce back pain must require a lot of effort, the supine twist is an example of the opposite. This simple stretch helps to loosen the low back, the pelvis and the outer hip. To do the supine twist, lay on your back on a supportive, flat, […]

Lower back pain is the single most prevalent cause of disability worldwide. In the United States alone, more than 31 million people suffer from this debilitating pain that makes everything more difficult, from sitting to standing to exercising. If you’re an office worker, this can be a result of sitting too long in one place, […]