Seven Stretches To Counter Low Back Pain
A common complaint I get from clients is that they can’t find time to stretch. My first answer is, do it anyways because a tight, achy back will catch up to you and become absolute misery in time, especially if you sit a lot. To counter the “tight on time” arguement, I will present a few easy stretches you can do at work or home without even lying down.
Stretch # 1 - Modified Cat-Cow Stretch
Usually done on the floor, this is a seated combination of forward and backward bending. First, tuck your chin in and then arch your back towards the chair back rest. Come forward with the body and push back the pelvis to complete the cat pose.
Next, inhale and arch your back while pushing the pelvis forward. Exhale, pulling your abdominals in and rounding your back. If you bring the head back, it makes the stretch even more effective. This is the cow part. repeat 5-8 times.