"Child's pose takes pressure off your lower back by lengthening and aligning the spine, which flattens it and gives you a nice stretch," says Tyler.
"Child's pose takes pressure off your lower back by lengthening and aligning the spine, which flattens it and gives you a nice stretch," says Tyler.
Down dog is a great way to stretch out your hamstrings and calves. If you're extra tight, you can bend your knees a little bit to make the stretch more comfortable.
This pose also stretches out the backs of the legs and lengthens the spine, both of which relieve the lower back.
"Sphinx pose creates a nice natural curve of the lower back," Tyler says. It also engages your abs a bit, which is helpful for supporting the lower back.
This exercise, commonly referred to as figure four, stretches the inner thighs, butt, and hips.
Although this isn’t exactly a stretch, it’s a boon for core strength, says Dr. Mack. “That helps support the spine and may take pressure off the lower back so it’s less painful.”