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12-Minute Yoga for Back Pain Relief

by Dr. Jennifer Chen

Okay, ⁣hear’s a breakdown of ‍the yoga sequence for back pain,⁢ based on the provided text. It focuses on gentle movements ​and stretches.

yoga Sequence for Back Pain

this sequence is designed to ⁣be gentle and ⁤restorative. Each pose is described with instructions on how⁣ to perform it and how many breaths to hold/repeat.

  1. cat-Cow Pose

How to: Start on⁤ your hands and knees, aligning wrists under shoulders and knees under hips.‌ Inhale as you⁤ drop your belly, lift⁣ your‍ chest and tailbone (Cow Pose). Exhale as ⁤you round your spine toward the ceiling, tucking your ⁣chin to your chest (Cat Pose).
Repetitions: Repeat for 2 cycles of breath.

  1. Dynamic‌ Baby Cobra

how to: Lie on your stomach with legs extended and tops of feet pressed into the⁤ ground. Place hands under your shoulders, elbows tucked ⁢in. Inhale and lift your chest, using back muscles (Baby ⁢Cobra/Snake Pose). Exhale and lower your⁣ chest back to the mat. Repetitions: Repeat for 3 cycles of breath.

  1. Knees to Chest

how to: Lie ⁤on your back. Draw your knees toward your ‍chest, gently rocking from side to‍ side to massage your lower back.
Repetitions: Hold ⁤and rock gently.

  1. Supine Twist

How to: ⁤ (The text is cut off ​here, but it’s a supine twist – lying on your back and ​twisting your spine).

Important ‌Considerations:

Listen to your body: ⁤ If any pose causes pain, ‍stop immediately. gentle movements: Focus on⁤ slow, controlled movements.
Breathing: Pay attention to your breath throughout the sequence.
* Modifications: ‌If you have any pre-existing conditions, consult with a healthcare professional before starting this or any new ​exercise ⁣program.

If you can provide the rest of the text ⁤for the supine twist, I‌ can complete the description of the sequence.

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