Additional Exercises to Help Improve Back Pain

Pelvic Tilts Exercises

Performing a pelvic tilt can effectively alleviate tension in the hip and lower back muscles.

To execute a pelvic tilt, follow these steps:

• Lie on your back, ensuring that your feet are firmly planted on the floor and your knees are bent.
• Engage your abdominal muscles by contracting them and simultaneously flatten your back towards the floor.
• Maintain this position for approximately 5 seconds, remembering to breathe naturally.
• Release the contraction and relax your muscles.
• Repeat this sequence for two sets, with each set consisting of 10 repetitions.

By incorporating pelvic tilts into your routine, you can target and stretch the tight muscles in your hips and lower back, promoting improved flexibility and reducing discomfort.

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Cat-Camel Exercises

The Cat-Cow pose is a beneficial yoga posture that promotes spinal flexibility and relieves discomfort.

To perform the Cat-Cow pose, follow these steps:

• Begin on your hands and knees, ensuring that your back is parallel to the ground and your head and neck are relaxed.
• Take a deep breath in, simultaneously engaging your abdominal muscles and gently arching your back.
• As you exhale, release your abdominal muscles, allowing your back to gently drop and your belly to descend. At the same time, lift your head upward, directing your gaze towards the ceiling.
• Repeat this fluid motion for a total of 10 repetitions, focusing on the graceful transition between the cat and cow positions.

Single Leg Balance Exercises

Begin by fixing your gaze forward and lifting one knee towards your chest while maintaining balance on the opposite foot. Initially, it may be helpful to rely on support such as gripping the back of a chair, a sturdy table, or even a wall.

As you gradually gain stability, release your hands and extend them outward to your sides. For an added level of difficulty, cross your arms over your chest. To further enhance your skills, attempt this exercise with closed eyes, intensifying the challenge. Aim to repeat this sequence five times within a single set. Dedicate one session per day to this exercise for optimal results.