5 exercises that can relieve back pain

Doing back exercises and stretching your back increases blood flow, which promotes mobility and helps soften stiff muscles. To further help, you can combine your workout with our products that reflect far infrared energy (FIR). They can further stimulate blood circulation in the area and thus reduce back stiffness.

Remember to always stretch your back gently, especially if you have any kind of known back injury or problem. Follow your body's signals and make it a pleasant experience!

1.  Child's pose

A traditional yoga pose that helps to stretch the lower back, buttocks and back of the thighs.

Here's what to do:

Get on all fours and sink back with your hips resting at your heels. Stretch your hands out in front of you by walking your hands out. Feel your belly resting against your thighs and let your forehead rest against the floor. Stay in the position for 10 breaths.

2. Lying twist

A real back favourite! This exercise stretches the side of your back, neck, chest and hips.

Here's what to do:

Lie on your back and pull your knees up towards your chest. Then fold both knees to one side and stretch out your arms. You can also try twisting your neck and looking in the opposite direction from your legs. Stay in the exercise for 10 breaths and then change direction.

3. The Cobra

A classic yoga pose that helps you stretch your back properly.

Here's what to do:

Lie on your stomach with your hands by your shoulders and forearms on the ground. Then lift your chest and entire upper body up by pressing down with your hands. Hold the position for 10 breaths.

4. Stretching the hip flexor

A great exercise for those who sit a lot, run, walk, ride... well, for everyone really! Provides a pleasant stretch of the hip flexor and can be helpful for lower back problems.

Here's what to do:

Get on all fours and stretch one leg forward so that it is roughly level with your shoulders. Sink down into the position and feel the hip being stretched out. Stay in the position for 10 breaths, then switch sides.

5. Legs against the wall

An easy but very effective exercise that your lower back will thank you for!

Here's what to do:

Lie on your back with your bum against a wall and lift your legs up so that they are parallel to the wall. You will feel the muscles in your lower back gradually relax. Stay in this position for about 5 minutes.