Did you know stretching can help your spinal alignment and overall health? It can! This is our Simple Stretch Series. Over the next several weeks, we are going to show you which stretches & exercises can maximize certain areas of your life. Stretching is energizing. You will perform better throughout the day and stretching lessons the chances of hurting yourself during your favorite activities.
For our first installment brought to you by Massage in Santa Rosa CA – Stretching Through Low Back Pain
Many of our patients have the same chief complaint – lower back pain. Stretching helps with posture and REDUCES lower back pain. Stretching is also amazing for improving flexibility and making you feel full of life and ready to take on the day. We could go on and on about the importance of stretching but instead, let’s give you some stretches for low back pain relief.
Plank Stretch –
Strengthening your core is so important. You will notice that as you’re core gets stronger, your back will have less pain. So plank! Plank all the time. In fact, up the challenge. Every time you plank, try to plank for five to ten seconds longer than the previous time. You’ll be surprised how quickly you can build core strength and start living free of low back pain.
Plank Position – lay face down on a mat, place your hands or elbows under your shoulders.