Basic stretches for common forms of lower back pain

• Piriformis stretch is excellent for sciatica. May also be adapted to sitting position.
• Lumbar stretch is very good to relieve acute lower back strain caused by heavy lifting, shoveling, or similar activities with axial loading.

 

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