Lower Back Pain Release Tips

In my practice as Holistic practitioner and Body Worker I see many people with lower back pain. There can be many causes of back pain and finding what triggers it is crucial for long lasting relieve. I believe that a real solution for any health issue needs to be found by addressing our being as whole. Body mechanics unbalance, unhealthy inner chemical balance and emotional discomfort can all participate to create diseases and pains. While long lasting results can require a professional assessment there are few simple tricks that can help you managing lower back pain.

You will need a thick book like a phone book, a rolled towel, a blanket or yoga mat to lie on and a chair with a pillow to support your legs.

Lie on your back, with your rolled towel supporting your neck. Place your phone book under you tail bone, make sure it is right on your tail bone not on your lower back, place both of your legs on the chair top with a pillow. Make sure you are comfortable and if your pain decreases 30% right away. Keep this position for 20 minutes. Repeat at least 3 times a day.

If this first option doesn’t help try the following one:

You will need 3 or 4 pillows, a blanket or yoga mat to lie on and a rolled towel. Lie on your side, try both sides and chose the less painful side. Place one pillow under your head; bend your top knee over 2 or 3 pillows. Make sure your knee is as high as you hip (see picture) then place your rolled towel in the space between your hip and your ribcage. Make sure you are comfortable and if your pain decreases 30% right away keep this position for 20 minutes repeat at list 3 times a day.