Back pain is one of the most common types of pain and can be caused by a myriad of reasons: long-term repetitive motion, poor posture, and more. Opting for yoga for your back pain will not only treat it but the stress that comes with it.
In general, the breathing and meditation techniques associated with yoga can have a calming effect on your body, allowing you to relax the muscles.
Which are the 5 Best Yoga Stretches for Back Pain
1- The Cat-Cow
Get on all fours. Place your hands underneath your shoulders and your knees under your hips. Inhale as you lift your head and look up, and let your abdomen drop down. When you exhale, lower your head back to its position and arch your spine upwards. Do it for one minute while balancing your breathing and focusing on releasing the tension.
2- The Extended Triangle
Distance youDistance your feet, point your left toes forward and your right toes at an angle. Stretch down until your right hand touches the ground, and then look down, forward, and up. Repeat on the opposite side as well.
3- The Sphinx Pose
Lie on your stomach with your legs extended behind you. Bring your elbows under your shoulders with your palms on the ground. Slowly lift up your upper torso and head, while relying on your lower abdominals to support your back.
4- The Locust Pose
This is another yoga pose for back pain, where you lie on your stomach. Place your arms next to your torso with your palms facing up, forehead resting on the ground and big toes touching together. Gently lift your head, chest, and arms halfway or all the way up.
5- The Bridge Pose
Lie on your back with your knees bent and your arms alongside your body, or your hands under your hips. Lift your tailbone up until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Slowly release while breathing deeply.
We are sure that after you try these ones out, you will want to know more yoga poses for back pain. So, make sure you pass by NuYu ladies’ gym in Riyadh for our yoga classes.
