Popular Lower Back Stretches

If you are starting any kind of fitness program then you should be concerned about your flexibility.  Most people know they should stretch after physical activities but most don't.  One part of the body that needs more stretching is your back.  You should consider doing easy stretches at least every other day, and maybe even every day.  It can only take 5 to 10 minuets to get a great stretch.

Stretching is very important, whether you are planning to do some sort of exercise or just want to get on with your day, it will help to loosen up your body and leave you feeling refreshed and relaxed. In particular there are a few lower back stretches that you should learn about and which will help you out significantly here.

These lower back stretches are not only back pain stretches but loosening stretches that will help to unwind your body and leave your muscles feeling soothed.

Simple Cat Stretch

This is definitely one of the easiest lower back stretches to learn. It is a great exercise to do in the morning and at night, and most people can perform it quite comfortably. On hands and knees, you start by gently arching the spine, first in one direction and then in the other, with coordinated breathing. The goal here is to gently wake up the spine and paraspinal muscles, increasing flexibility and ease of movement.

Full Body Mobilizer

Another of the most popular lower back stretches is the full back mobilize. This is a much more dynamic and complex movement among all the different lower back stretching exercises out there. All you do is stand with your feet hip-width distance apart, your knees soft and slightly bent.

Slowly drop your chin to your chest, and then leading with your head moving towards the floor you want to gently bend forward at the waist until your hands reach your knees. Now you want to use your hands on your knees for support and keep your knees soft, bending as needed for comfort. If you can bend down far enough that your elbows are on your knees, this is great.

Then from this supported position you want to slowly straighten your right knee while allowing your left knee to bend even further. Feel the stretch but make sure that you do not push too hard because you do not want to end up injuring yourself.

Remember that all of these lower back stretches should be done slowly and mindfully, preferably in a quiet room where there will not be any distractions. If done properly, you will notice results almost immediately, so just make sure that you perform them properly and do not rush through the process mechanically.

Keep in mind that these are just two of many different stretches for the lower back that are out there and which you can try.