Gentle Yoga for Back Pain Relief

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A carefully sequenced beginner-friendly yoga practice targeting the muscles and joints that contribute to back pain. These poses focus on gentle spinal mobility, core activation, and hip opening — the three key areas for long-term back health. Each pose can be modified with props for comfort.

Instructions

Begin in a comfortable seated position. Take 5 deep breaths to settle in. 1. Cat-Cow (Marjaryasana-Bitilakasana) — 8 rounds Come to all fours with wrists under shoulders, knees under hips. Inhale: drop belly, lift tailbone and chest (Cow). Exhale: round spine, tuck chin and tailbone (Cat). Move slowly with your breath, feeling each vertebra. 2. Child's Pose (Balasana) — Hold 1 minute Sit back on your heels, walk hands forward, and rest your forehead on the mat. Arms can be extended or alongside the body. Let your lower back release completely. 3. Sphinx Pose (Salamba Bhujangasana) — Hold 30 seconds x 2 Lie on your belly. Place forearms on the floor with elbows under shoulders. Lift your chest gently, keeping hips grounded. This creates a gentle backbend that strengthens the lower back. 4. Supine Twist (Supta Matsyendrasana) — Hold 1 minute each side Lie on your back, hug right knee to chest. Guide it across your body to the left while extending right arm out. Look right. Keep both shoulders grounded. Breathe into the twist. Switch sides. 5. Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana) — Hold 30 seconds x 3 Lie on your back, feet hip-width apart, knees bent. Press through your feet to lift hips. Engage glutes and core. This strengthens the muscles that support the lower back. 6. Reclined Figure Four (Supta Kapotasana) — Hold 1 minute each side Lie on your back. Cross right ankle over left knee. Thread right hand through to hold left shin or thigh. Gently pull toward chest. This releases the piriformis and outer hip — a common source of referred back pain. 7. Knees-to-Chest (Apanasana) — Hold 1 minute Hug both knees to chest. Rock gently side to side to massage the lower back. 8. Savasana — 3 minutes Release everything. Place a bolster or rolled blanket under your knees if your lower back needs extra support. Close your eyes and breathe naturally. Important: Never force any position. If a pose increases pain, skip it. Consistency is more important than depth — practice 3-4 times per week for best results.

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