Low-Impact Stretching for Your Back

Low-Impact Stretching for Your Back

We spend a lot of time sitting: in the car, at work, during dinner, watching TV... All that sitting can lead to lower back pain. Fortunately, gentle stretches can counteract the effects of sitting to offer some temporary relief to lower back pain.

Here are 3 Low-impact stretches that can help you stretch elongates muscles, relieve stiffness and improves range of motion. Make sure your muscles are warmed up and while stretching, breathe normally, and don't push to the point of pain.

 

Lower back twist: Lie with your feet on the floor, knees bent and arms straight out from your sides. With your knees together, lower them to one side of your body, keeping your shoulders on the ground. Hold for up to 30 seconds and bring your knees back to center. Alternate sides for three to five sets.

Knee to chest stretch: Lie on your back, lift one leg, and wrap your hands around your knee. Pull it gently toward your chest. With your abs pulled in and your spine pressing the floor, hold for five seconds. Release and repeat with the other leg. Do 10 repetitions.

Skybike 135 inversion stretch: Sit in front of an Inversion Table, bend your knees in 90 degrees, contract your ad muscles and slowly lie your back on the table, at the same time, straight out both arms and legs. Hold for 30 seconds and go back to the siting position. Repeat the motions for 3-5 sets.

Skybike Inversion Table offers a unique way to engage in low-impact stretching, gently decompressing your spine and promoting flexibility in just a few minutes each day.