Morning Stretching Routine to Reduce Back Pain

With the busy daily lives that most of us have, it is not uncommon for back pain to appear in the lower and upper back. We often sit for hours in front of our desks, computers. Some of us study extensively in their beds, rounding their backs. Unfortunately, no one can quit their daily duties. The best way to cope with this is by stretching our backs every morning. 

Benefits from morning stretch

• A morning stretching routine does not need to last long. 5 - 10 minutes are more than enough. 
• It does not require any flexibility.
• It does not require any equipment and you can do it even in your bed.
• Stretching in the morning moves around the blood allowing it to flow towards the muscles, thus reducing stiffness. 
• It also moves blood towards your brain, causing it to `wake up`. 
• It wakes you up better than coffee !! 
• Gives you energy for at least the first half of the day
• Let's you concentrate better and be more productive
• Helps you maintain straight and healthy spine
• Improves confidence

During the stretch

Remember that you are just waking up your body so do not try to push it too much. Stretch as much as you feel comfortable with. 

Many people think stretching is not for them because they are not flexible. This is not true! As the famous Tara Stiles said ones: "As long as you breath, you can stretch". Stretch as much as you can allow yourself. 

Try to keep every posture for around 3 deep breaths - inhale and exhale. 

Now have a good day ! :)