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8 Simple Stretches to Relieve Lower Back Pain

Flexion Rotation

This exercise stretches your lower back and works on the muscles of your buttocks.

Learn how to do the flexion rotation [3] exercise with these steps:

  • Lie on your right side, keeping your legs straight.
  • Bend your left leg and hook the foot behind your right knee.
  • Use your right arm to hold your left knee.
  • Put your left hand behind your neck.
  • Gently rotate your upper body backward by touching the floor with your left shoulder blade. You should feel your lower back stretch a little.
  • Repeat the last step up to 10 times. Make sure each stretch lasts around 3 seconds.
  • Repeat these steps on the other side.