7 Easy Lower Back Stretches To Do at Home To Ease Pain

Child’s Pose – Kneel on the floor, sit back on your heels, and extend your arms forward. – Hold for 30 seconds to stretch the lower back and hips.

Cat-Cow Stretch – Get on all fours, arch your back (Cat), then drop your belly and lift your head (Cow). – Repeat for 30 seconds to improve spinal flexibility.

Knee-to-Chest Stretch – Lie on your back, pull one knee to your chest, and hold for 20-30 seconds. – This stretch helps relieve lower back tension.

Seated Forward Bend – Sit with your legs extended, reach toward your toes, and hold for 30 seconds. – This targets the hamstrings and lower back.

Pelvic Tilt – Lie on your back with knees bent, flatten your lower back against the floor, and hold for 10 seconds. – Strengthens core muscles and stabilizes the spine.

Piriformis Stretch – Sit or lie down, cross one ankle over the opposite knee, and gently pull the knee toward your chest. – Loosens tight glutes and relieves sciatic pain.

Standing Hamstring Stretch – Stand and place one foot on an elevated surface, lean forward slightly, and hold for 20-30 seconds. – This releases tightness in the lower back and legs.

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