Lower back pain can be an uncomfortable and debilitating condition that can be hard to manage and ease. Fortunately, there is an easy solution to help relieve some of the symptoms and discomfort associated with chronic lower back pain. Take a peak at New Back Chiropractic’s two-minute video to start the relief. Need an appointment? Call New Back Chiropractic today!
In addition, here is an easy four-step stretching routine that can be done anytime, anywhere, and with no additional equipment.
Begin Standing
From the standing position with your feet together, raise your arms out in front of you, with your palms facing each other. Interlace your fingers and invert the position of your hands so your palms are facing forward. Now raise your arms straight up over your head.
With your arms straight up over your head, elbows locked, raise your shoulders, and stretch your hands to the sky while squeezing your abs tight.
Shoulder Position Is Key
Once you are as high as you can get with your feet flat on the floor, lean your body at the waist to the left. Always keep that lower shoulder level with or just in front of the upper shoulder for a better stretch. Your core must stay engaged to protect your lower back.
Keep bending to the left until you feel a good stretch of those muscles on the right of your spine in the lower back. Hold onto that stretch for 5 to 7 seconds.
Remember Each Side
Now, while continuing to squeeze your abs tight, bring your body back to center and stretch for the sky again. Once you are as high as you can go, lay that stretch down to the right side. Again, hold that stretch again for 5 to 7 seconds.
Continue For Ultimate Decompression
Bring your body back to the middle, stretch for the sky, and you can perform this stretch 3 to 5 times to each side until you feel decompressed and refreshed.
Remember, performing this stretch regularly can help to increase flexibility in the lower back, reduce tightness and stiffness, and improve overall posture. Stretch slowly and never force the stretch. And If you experience any discomfort or pain, stop the stretch immediately and give New Back Chiropractic a call! We are here to help those in Santa Ana!