Instructions:
lower back pain is caused by a combination of strain, overuse, or injury to the muscles, ligaments, & discs that support the spine. Relaxing your lower back can help avoid this problem.Both men & women are effected equally by lower back pain but usually for different reasons. Men tend to injure themselves at work or activities, while woman will have lower back pain more often from stress, weaker stomach muscles or from carrying & caring for children. You can help to prevent lower back pain by relaxing your back with a simple stretch--especially after exercise or strenuous activity when the back tends to tighten up.
1. correctly sit on the floor with your right leg over your left leg (once referred to as sitting.
2. Lay your arms out in front of you, relax and drop your head while slowly letting your weight pull you forward
3. Relax & breathe while holding for a few minutes.
4. Close your eyes and slowly breathe in and out. Take 4 counts to breath in. Hold for 4 counts, and breathe out for 4 counts. With each breath, imagine all the stress leaving your body. Imagine your muscles getting heavier and relax your back.
Tips & Warnings
Sometimes a tired back is symptomatic of little action in your life. If you don't stay active, your back muscles will weaken and make regular household activities difficult and painful.
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