“Back Pain Remedies: Stretching Exercises”
- Stretching exercises for lower back pain are an important aspect of a
cure for lower back pain. Individual causes of lower back pain vary,
and some people are worse than others, but these gentle stretching
exercises should help give back pain relief to most people.
- Back Extension:
- This exercise may help alleviate the following causes of back pain:
disk herniation, bulging disc, back strain and subluxation. It is not
recommend for facet syndrome. Hold this position for a count of 5,
release slightly, then repeat 10-20 times.
- Back Arch:
- This is the opposite of the back extension and can be helpful for all
causes of lower back pain including facet syndrome. Tuck your head
and buttocks in while pushing back up, hold for 5 seconds, slightly
release and repeat 10-20 times.
- Child’s Pose:
Lean forward as far as you can and reach forward. If you cannot
assume this position, try kneeling on knees then reaching down
towards floor in front. Reach out for 5 seconds, then release and
repeat.
Stretching exercises for lower back pain are an integral part of your
back pain relief treatment. Daily stretching should help increase
flexibility and decrease pain and tightness.
