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Even the most active among us can spend a lot of time sitting: in the car, at work, during dinner, watching TV — you name it. 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. Stretching elongates muscles, helps relieve stiffness and improves range of motion. Give these a try.
Before you begin, talk to your doctor before stretching if you've had hip or back surgery. If your doctor gives you the green light, make sure your muscles are warmed up from a low-impact exercise such as walking. While stretching, breathe normally, and don't push to the point of pain.
You can do these stretches almost anytime, anywhere, in just a few minutes. Practice gentle stretching every day to help keep your back strong and pain-free.