With so many of us experiencing back pain in the modern day, it is hard for me not to point out the benefits of practising yoga to alleviate any spinal discomfort. Many physical therapists are also prescribing yoga to both treat and prevent back pain. I want to offer you two very simple yoga poses to get you started.
Simple Yoga Pose One -The Cobra
The first one we are going to look at is called ‘The Cobra’. It is quick and easy to learn and will certainly help with any discomfort. Follow these easy instructions:
1. Start by laying on your stomach, with your palms face down on the ground. Keep them either directly underneath, or just to the side of your shoulders.
2. Keeeping your elbows away from your side and your body relaxed. Raise your body, arching your back (yes, you have all seen a cobra on TV so you know what you should look like).
3. Hold this pose fo between 10-15 seconds and then slowly lower.
This simple routine can be repeated and will stretch your abdominal muscles while at the same time relaxing your back muscles.
Simple Yoga Pose Two – The Cat
Staying with the animal theme, we are going to look at a pose called ‘The Cat’.
1. Get down on all fours with your knees, hips and shoulders at 90 degree angles.
2. Inhale while allowing your belly to drop to the floor and trying to look over your head. Hold for 5 seconds.
3. Exhale whilst pusing into your hands and arching your spine, with your head looking into your belly. Hold for 5 seconds.
Repeat these two poses while synchronizing your breathing.
Bonus Yoga Pose
Finally, a really simple pose and a really effective one to prevent your back pain.
1. Lie with your back flat on the floor and relax.
2. Slowly bring one knee up to your chest by placing your hands underneath the back of your knee and pulling gently.
3. Hold for 10 – 15 seconds and relax.
In alternating your knees and repeating, you will feel your hamstring stretch.
You should not experience any discomfort in practising these yoga postitions, if you do, or if you feel any tingling at all…..come back out of the pose slowly and relax. Some of these positions I am sure you will already know, but it gives you a
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