Yoga for Lower Back Pain

Struggling with lower back pain? You are not alone! So many people around the world suffer from either temporary or persistent lower back pain and it’s frustrating, sometimes even debilitating.

What causes lower back pain?

Oh boy, a very loaded question and ultimately you should book a visit with your Osteopath or Physiotherapist to get the route of the issue because it could be something more serious. But for most of us, lower back pain is usually the result of poor posture, a weak core and a sedentary lifestyle.

Some things to pay attention to that could be contributing to your back pain:

• Leaning on one foot when you stand instead of spreading your load across both feet evenly

• Collapsing into your hips so your pelvis tilts out of neutral

• Slouching over your laptop, cellphone or steering wheel

• A general lack of strength in your core: how difficult is it for you to hold a plank or do a sit up?

• If you’re post-natal, did you take time to properly rehab your core before diving back in to your regular workout?

How can yoga help lower back pain?

Prevention is better than cure, so whilst it feels really nice to do a yoga for lower back pain video, like the one I’m offering you today, that offers relief from the pain you’re dealing with (and you’re welcome back here any time) I want to urge you to try to get to the route of issue, and add in some some core strengthening classes too. I’ll link a few at the bottom of the page.

In the meantime, get those stretchy pants on and let’s help you out!

When you’re feeling a little better, come back here and drop in to one of my core strengthening videos which you can stand-alone or as part of your own workout. Practises like these will take you a long way toward caring caring for your back in the years to come.

I upload a new yoga video to my YouTube channel every month, and it’s already packed with heaps of different classes. Check it out and hit “Subscribe” to get more yoga in your life!

Kat x