4 Pilates Exercises to Relieve Lower Back Pain

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Strengthening your core can help support and stabilize your back, which may have the effect of reducing lower back pain. Give these four Pilates core exercises a try.

#1

The 100 Set– laying on your back with your legs at a 45° angle and in a roll up position, pump your arms to the count of 100.

#2

Scissors – roll up into a partial sit up position and scissor your legs. Alternate by pulling each leg toward your forehead then switch. Do this for 30 seconds.

#3

Glute Bridges– laying on your back with your feet flat on the floor, press your bottom up into a bridge position, then lower. Do this for 30 seconds.

#4

Bird Dogs– with your hands and knees on the floor and your body in table top position, stretch your left leg and right arm out straight, then pull your elbow into your knee. Do this for 15 seconds, then switch sides.
 
Your abs and back are complementary body parts. Strengthening your core will help improve posture and alleviate pain. Add any of these moves to your regular routine.