5 Easy Low Back Pain Relief Treatments while Seated
Sponsored Content: This video contains paid product placement. Thank you to Soterix for sponsoring this video and providing Doctor Jo with a free TPainX TENS Therapy device to use. If you purchase products from these Amazon Associate links/ads, Doctor Jo will earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
First, a seated cat/cow and figure 4 stretch are great ways to get the muscles in the low back and hips loosened up.
Another great way to help relieve low back pain is with a TENS Unit. The PainX TENS Therapy by Soterix Medical is wireless, which makes it easy to place the unit and be able to continue with your daily activities. It is also easy to place on the low back because it is just one large electrode instead of several smaller ones.
Finally, a QL stretch and a seated trunk roll down will help stretch the low, middle, and upper back to help relieve back pain.
A rhomboid stretch is great for the rhomboid muscles because they tend to get overworked and tight easily. Many rhomboid stretches require someone to get in an uncomfortable position or down on the floor. This simple modified rhomboid stretch can be done sitting in a chair or on the couch.
When trying to find the perfect mattress to help relieve and prevent back pain, the main thing to look for is a mattress that has the right amount of support to help keep your spine in proper alignment, or a neutral position. The mattresses designed by Back Science are designed specifically to help improve overall sleep posture, keep the spine optimally aligned, and reduce muscle and joint pressure throughout the back and neck.
Low back pain can make it difficult to perform everyday activities. Here are three of my favorite lower back pain relief exercises that can help strengthen the muscles to help reduce pain.
People who have back pain will often experience it when they first get up in the morning. These quick stretches should help relieve back pain before even getting out of bed!
The upper back can be a hard area to stretch. Tight rhomboid muscles and other muscles around the shoulder and neck can cause upper back pain. My favorite stretch for the upper back area is a seated rhomboid stretch.
One of the most effective back pain relief stretches is the prayer stretch, also known as child’s pose. However, this popular stretch can be challenging for those who cannot get down on the floor or put pressure on their knees. Fortunately, there is an excellent alternative: the seated rolldown stretch. This modification provides a comprehensive back and whole body stretch without the need to kneel or lie on the floor.
These back pain relief stretches don't necessarily need to be done in bed, but they are a great way to help relieve back pain in the morning before getting up, and/or when going to bed at night.
Finally, a QL stretch and a seated trunk roll down will help stretch the low, middle, and upper back to help relieve back pain.
