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LOWER BACK STRETCHES FOR BEGINNERS

Low back pain can really be a... pain! These 7 beginner stretches are great for relieving many lower back aches.

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1. CHILDS POSE

Sit hips back toward heels while reaching hands and arms forward.

2. CAT / COW

Alternate rounding and arching back to stretch and lengthen spine. Actual cat optional. ;)

3. KNEE HUG

On your back, hug both knees to your chest, stretching your low back. Or alternate one knee at a time.

4. KNEE PULL ROTATION

Hug a knee to your chest, then pull it across your body. Reach your opposite arm out to the side.

5. COBRA

Lie on your stomach and press up onto your forearms. For added stretch, try to straighten your arms and you lift your chest higher.

6. PELVIC TILT

Press the small of your back down into the floor and pull your pubic bone toward your ribs.

7. FIGURE 4 STRETCH

Lying on your back, cross ankle over opposite knee and hug toward chest, stretching piriformis and back.

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7. FIGURE 4 STRETCH

This is the same move, but can be done while sitting in a chair. Only lean as far as you can without discomfort.

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