Lower back pain is no fun. It happens to many people, both those that get little exercise and those that are super active can suffer. These stretches come recommended by Simple Organic Life,  you can do during your down time will help soothe your pain.

1. The hamstring floor stretch.

 

2. Knee to chest stretch.

 

 Hold for 20 seconds for each leg twice. This will strengthen and relax your glutes.

3. Spinal stretch

 

Hold for 20 seconds and repeat on the other knee. You can do this as many times as you like. Don’t overdo it, though.

4. The piriformis stretch.

 

 Hold for 30 seconds and repeat with the other leg.

5. The hip flexors stretch.

 

Hold for 30 seconds and then switch and repeat.

6. The quadriceps lying down stretch

 

Hold for 30 seconds on each side. Do this twice on each side.

7. The total back stretch.

 

Hold this for 30 seconds and then try this:

 

Hold for 10 seconds on both sides.