One of the hidden dangers for people who work at a desk or computer is tight shoulders. If you tend to slouch forward when you work at a desk, your shoulders start to lean forward, which causes the muscles to tighten. Eventually, your posture stays that way, even when you’re not in front of a […]

Child’s pose is one of the cornerstone poses for yoga. It is used as a relaxation pose, both at the beginning and end of a practice, and also in the middle to help come back to the body. However, it also has another additional benefit: child’s pose stretches the lower back, and can also loosen […]

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 […]