According to Health and Love Page, one of the most common types of back pain is the one felt in the lower part of the back. It may happen in both men and women and the pain ranges from mild to severe.
Most people will reach for over-the-counter painkillers; however, they come with unwanted side effects and are known to merely suppress the pain, not to address the root cause. Unfortunately, statistics shows that 80 percent of adults will struggle with this type of pain at a specific point in their lives.
Lower back pain may happen because of numerous contributing factors, including poor body posture, spending a lot of time sitting, age, gain of weight, genetics, insufficient exercise, pregnancy, and so on. Luckily for sufferers of lower back pain, proper stretches and physical activity can provide significant improvement.
This being said, if you happen to struggle with lower back pain, continue reading the article to learn about one powerful yoga stretch that can help you minimise the pain and discomfort.
Best Yoga Stretch for Lower Back Pain
- no prior yoga experience is needed to perform this exercise
- you can perform the stretch at any time of the day, even though it works best when performed before going to bed
- this stretch will lower back pain, increase the flexibility of the lower back, and strengthen the core muscles
- people with herniated disk in the lower back should avoid this stretch
*the needed props:
-a belt
-a cushion
Check out the video below for the full instructions:
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