I went hiking a couple of weeks ago - steep incline uphill... and now my lower back hurts tremendously.
2006-07-07 11:11:02 · 5 answers · asked by LM 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
You're probably gonna get a ton of nasty answers to this one.
But I'll keep it real---try the yoga pose "downward facing dog", and make sure you breathe in and out really slow and deep.
Just put "downward facing dog" and "yoga" on yahoo and it'll come right up.
Good luck with that, I know, it hurts!
2006-07-07 11:15:19 · answer #1 · answered by Munya Says: DUH! 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Sit at the front edge of a chair legs apart and let the chin go to the chest, then slowly rest one elbow at a time ont each knee. Then if ok, take one hand to the floor as you breathe out, then the other hand.
If you can't reach the floor, use a pile of books or a box. Stay there and rest, breathing fully, then reverse the procedure to return to the starting position. ALWAYS support the weight of the upper body with your arms/hands. That way you are not using the muscles you have stretched to come out of the stretch. Very important!
2006-07-08 03:57:15 · answer #2 · answered by lissenin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Another good yoga position is called the cobra. Look it up. Straight legs raises help. Hang from a chin up bar. Pelvic tilts.
2006-07-07 18:18:51 · answer #3 · answered by diaryofamadblackman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try seeing a chiropractor! They can do wonders for lower back pain (or any kind of back/neck pain for that matter!)
2006-07-08 02:29:08 · answer #4 · answered by hawaii gurl 06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
simple yoga, go online to find simple positions, it works!
2006-07-07 18:19:16 · answer #5 · answered by oldbuckhorn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋