STRETCH YOUR WAY TO A PAIN-FREE BACK POSTURE

Many of us suffer from back pain, and for most, this is because of incorrect back posture. What makes it more

difficult is that when we try to correct this, it seems unnatural and

sometimes even tiresome to maintain a straight-back position.

If you’ve tried straightening your back every time you catch yourself

slouching, only to resume to the same hunched-over position ten

seconds later, this presentation is for you.

BELOW ARE SOME EASY STRETCHING METHODS

YOU CAN APPLY TO ACHIEVE A PAIN-FREE

BACK POSTURE.

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Try “stretch-sitting.”This method is based on Esther Gokhale’s technique, where the spine is lengthened during sitting.

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Do shoulder rolls.The stretching techniques above is best capped off with easy shoulder rolls, which can be done in a sitting or standing position.

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Try out the “child’s pose.”This is a yoga pose commonly used to stretch the middle and lower back muscles and relax the entire back. To do this, place your hands and knees on the floor.

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Do the piriformis stretch.If you have lower back pain, this stretch may help. This works the piriformis muscle found in your hips, and is often involved in lower back pain issues.

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Do the gentle twist.This easy exercise stretches your entire back and eases tension along your sides.

Click here to improve your

posture to keep your back pain-

free!