When I have some serious tension in my lower back and hips - there is one simple thing that I do, which provides some major relief... and all you need is floor space, a pillow and a chair.
I sit with my bum as close to the chair as possible, facing the chair. Then I lie down and put my calves on the seat of the chair. I like it if the chair is just slightly too high. That way the weight of my body provides a minor stretch to my hips, which ultimately leads to relaxation in my back. The pillow is for my my head... without your head will be in an unnatural position.
This position, relieves all pressure and strain on the lower back, giving it a minor vacation.
The length of time I lay here can be anywhere from 5 - 20 min. I listen to a webinar, or read a book or chat on the phone. So instead of laying down on a flat surface to rest my back, I just find some carpet, pull up a chair, and put my legs on it.
I highly recommend this to anyone that is over the age of 30... because lets face it... we all have lower back pain at some point in time.
I just showed this position to my partner - and he was amazed at the relief.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
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