3 Easy At-Home Exercises to Relieve Back Pain

Lower back and neck pain are all too common in today's world. Long hours at a computer; a job that requires being "on your feet" all day, stress, too little sleep and poor posture all contribute to that "aching back." 

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If you have back problems, our caring professionals will evaluate your condition, recommend non-invasive procedures to chase that pain away, and help you devise an exercise regimen that suits your lifestyle. Remember that exercise should not hurt. Here are three suggestions for easy back exercises that incorporate deep breathing and relaxation techniques -- good for your mind as well as your body.

Get the Bends

Stretch out on the floor, or any firm surface, on your back with your knees bent and feet flat. Using your hands, pull one leg at a time toward your chest and hold it there. Take at least three deep breaths and feel the stretch. Do the same with the other leg; then pull both legs up together. Hold and Breathe. Relax and repeat two to three times. This is a good one to do both morning and evening.

Stretch Like a Cat

Just like a child, kneel with knees and hands on the floor, forming a bridge; relax, breathe deeply and arch your back toward the ceiling. Hold the position and look up to give your neck a stretch as well. Return to your starting posture and then let your back sag as far as possible towards the floor. Hold it and breathe. Repeat 5 times, morning and evening.

Sit and Spin

Sit comfortably on a firm chair with your feet on the floor and your back straight. Cross one knee over the other and then twist your upper body as far in the opposite direction as you can. Slowly move your head in the same direction. Feel the stretch, but don't let it hurt. Relax and cross the other leg to stretch the other direction. Repeat two or three times for best results.

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