Release Lower Back Pain with these Simple Yoga Stretches

Repeat after me: I don't have to live with chronic low back pain.

And next time you're popping ibuprofens like candy, listen up:

Yoga is scientifically proven to help with chronic low back pain!

Don't believe me? Check out the scientific research which shows "strong evidence for short-term effectiveness and moderate evidence for long-term effectiveness of yoga for chronic low back pain."

My point? Instead of letting your chronic low back pain get in the way of fully enjoying your life, I invite you to try yoga. Put aside any preconceived notions about yoga and any fear that your body isn't built for yoga.

I know that together -- you and I -- we can improve your chronic low back pain so that you feel better in your body every day.

I used to suffer from chronic spasms in my low back. I would be frozen in a forward-bent position until the spasm ended. It was quite embarrassing when it happened in public. My chronic back pain was one of the reasons why I started yoga 14 years ago. I hired a private yoga instructor who taught me stretches to release the pain and movements to keep the pain from coming back.

To give you a flavor of the types of stretches that help with low back pain, I created a 12-minute YouTube video for you. Find a carpeted area in your home (or use a yoga mat) and hit the play button:

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➡️ Click to watch the YouTube video: Yoga Stretches for Lower Back​

We do some of these stretches (and so many more!) in my online 60-minute gentle yoga classes. You can either join my live classes or rent my pre-recorded classes. What you'll get is an hour of gentle stretches and movements to counter the ill effects of sitting too much, such as tightness in your low back, hips, and shoulders.

Looking for a more custom solution? Book a few private yoga sessions with me where I can teach you stretches and movements that are 100% tailored to your body's needs.

Finally, if you want to DIY it, I recommend the book "Yoga for a Happy Back" by Rachel Krentzman.

I repeat: you don't need to live with chronic low back pain!

Best,
Christine

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