Yoga to Help Your Lower Back

Almost all of us sit at desks all day, working away on keyboards. The change for humans from being an active animal that does physical labour all day to an animal that sits still and does almost nothing active all day has not been a very positive one overall for our health. If you have found that you are suffering from lower back pain daily, you are not alone. Many adults report that they are in some kind of pain daily, and most of it is related to sitting for long periods of time.

Thankfully, some great exercises can help you to alleviate your back pain and keep you from feeling like you can’t make it through a day without being in pain. Child’s Pose This classic pose is a yoga staple and is good for your shoulders and neck as well as your neck. Get onto your knees and then bend forward over your legs. If you can, press your forehead against the floor and reach your hands over your head, making your arms as straight as you can comfortably make them.

If your back does not like your knees being close together, open your knees slightly and then bend forward again. Allow your spine to lengthen and your head to drop. Breathe slowly and regularly. Hold for about 3 to 5 minutes. You might also enjoy: The Ultimate Guide to Herbal Teas for Yoga Recovery . Cat-Cow Stretch This classic pose allows you to create mobility in your vertebra and helps your spine to relax.

Start on all fours and then arch your back up toward the ceiling. Hold for a few seconds, then relax your back and look up to the ceiling. Press your stomach down toward the floor and hold for a few seconds. Alternate slowly back and forth between these poses for about 5 minutes. You might also enjoy: Boosting Your Wellness with Herbal Teas: A Yoga Instructor's Guide . Standing Forward Bend This is a simple stretch but helps to loosen up the hamstrings and lengthen the spine.

Plus, it gets the weight off of your seat bones. You can do this stretch with knees bent as much as needed. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and then fold at the waist to bring hands to the floor. Tuck in your chin and let your neck hang. Breathe deeply and try not to force your position. Stay like this for one to three minutes. You might also enjoy: Post-Yoga Recovery: Herbal Teas to Add to Your Routine .

These stretches are the best way to keep your back mobile and pain-free after or during a long workday. You will be amazed at how much better you feel after you have stretched like this and you will be preventing injury by doing so!.