Do you have Back Pain?

In todays blog I have listed 3 of my favorite back stretches (below) to help with any back stiffness and pain you might have.

Most of us work pretty long hours and it usually consists of sitting in a chair for lengthy durations which can lead to stiffness and tightness of the back, as I am sure you aware ..back pain is not fun!

some usual suspects of back pain:

• Long periods of driving

• Hours and hours of sitting in front of a computer

• Poor posture

Cat/Cow

Other benefits:

• Relieves stress

• Spine flexibility

• Calms the nervous system

How to do it:

Start by getting yourself into a (tabletop) position aka on your hands and knees, keep your hands shoulder width apart and your knees directly below your hips. Take a long slow Inhale as you curve your lower back bringing your head up whilst tilting your pelvis up. Next Exhale deeply bringing your tummy in and rounding your upper back while tucking your chin in.

Thread the Needle

Other benefits:

• Relaxing

• Relieves neck pain

• Stretches the shoulder

How to do it:

Start in the tabletop position (on all fours) next slide your right arm underneath your chest and turn your head following the same direction (think ear to the ground) I recommend holding this stretch for around 30secs each side.

Child’s pose

Other Benefits:

• Stretches your hips

• Relaxing your back muscles

• Stretching out your ankles

How to do it:

Start in the tabletop position (Hands and knees) and then slide your bum back so that it meets your heels whilst keeping your palms on the floor and your head down on the ground. Wiggle your fingers forward to increase the stretch!