This post is the second in a series on relieving back pain. To relieve low back pain, consider doing this strengthening and stretching exercise. Start on your hands and knees with a flat back. If this bothers your knees, you can put something under them for support, such as a folded blanket or mat.   […]

This post is the first in a series of recommended stretches to relieve back pain. Many people who go to a chiropractor are looking for back pain relief. Having to manage chronic pain is not only stressful, it ultimately affects the rest of your life – everything begins to center around managing that pain. There […]

This cat cow variation is a simple adaptation from the traditional cat cow yoga flow pose. It helps to loosen and realign the muscles around the spine. Start this cat cow variation on your hands and knees on a flat, supportive surface. Make sure your knees are directly below your hips and your wrists are […]

If your lower back and sacrum get tight because you spend so much time sitting or standing, try this simple knee to chest exercise to help loosen your lower back muscles. Start by lying on the floor on a firm supportive surface with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Lift your […]

The cobra pose is a yoga favorite for building strength in the lower back. To do cobra pose, start by lying on your stomach on a flat, supportive surface. Rest your hands on your lower back, with your right cheek on the floor. Breathe deeply in this position to the count of ten. Tighten the […]