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Relieve Back Pain with These 5 Stretching Exercises

 Relieve Back Pain with These 5 Stretching Exercises



When we stretch out our muscles and ligaments, we may alleviate some of the strain that our bodies experience on a daily basis, which is especially bad for our backs. For lengthy periods of time, we are either seated or standing, depending on the nature of our work. Constant compression of the spine due to improper posture can cause both acute and chronic pain. In order to alleviate back discomfort, it is recommended that you correct your posture and perform stretching exercises.

Another issue that people have is trying to make up for the lack of activity they had during the week by engaging in excessive physical activities on weekends. Although exercising has many positive effects, it could backfire if your body isn't prepared. Because of this, you run the risk of harm coming to your body, especially your back. Preventing this and alleviating back discomfort with stretching exercises is possible with only a little activity each week.


You may assist your body recuperate from the stress we put it through Monday through Friday by doing five simple stretching exercises for back pain. Each activity takes about fifteen to twenty minutes of your time. An elastic exercise band, sold at most supermarkets and health food stores, is required for these back pain stretching exercises.

Straight Back Exercise:

To achieve this position, sit on the floor with your legs crossed and your back straight. Gather the workout band and, using both hands, wrap it around your feet. Using the band to drag yourself forward, one at a time, make your way to your foot. Keep moving until you feel a stretch from your lower back and calves to your spine. For 8 to 10 seconds, hold while breathing normally. Perform this thrice.

Leg Exercise:

Imagine your legs virtually split open while you lie on your back. Get your left foot flat on the floor by bending your left leg. Gently wrap the right foot in the elastic band and pull with both arms. Keep holding for an additional 8 to 10 seconds, and then do it three times. After that, switch legs and repeat the process.

Rotator cuff and gluteal stretches:

Wrap the elastic around one toe while you continue to lie on your back, then straighten that leg while you hold on to the band. With your back as flat as possible, rotate at the hips till that leg is on the ground after it is extended. Repeat this motion three times, holding for 8 to 10 seconds each time, before switching legs.

Stretch Your Hamstrings:

Keep your back straight, leg straight up, and pull softly toward your head; this is an alternate version of the external rotator stretch. A small amount of back pain can be alleviated by stretching the hamstrings.

Stretching the Quads:

Turn your body so that your feet are facing down, then lift your leg up toward your head using the elastic band. After your front thigh is completely extended, hold the position for 8 seconds. Do this twice more, switching legs after each repetition.

In addition to improving your strength and flexibility, these exercises will help alleviate back discomfort through stretching. 

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