2. Relieve back pain with a forward fold
As previously said, the combination of these two poses is the most effective for people who suffer from back discomfort as a result of sitting for lengthy periods of time.
- Standing with your legs parallel to each other and your arms resting on the sides of your body is a good starting point.
- Exhale and fold your torso down from your hips.
- You can use your fingertips or your hands to make contact with the floor. If it’s too difficult, you can try bending your knees a little more.
- Take a few deep breaths and hold this position. In order to ensure that your spine is not bent, but rather that it creates an unseen straight line, you should:
- Return to the starting posture by bending your knees and slowly lifting your body. (See illustration) Please keep in mind that the last thing you should do is raise your head in order to avoid feeling dizzy.