Try these two simple exercises to address Low Back Pain

Sitting Knee Pillow Squeezes

1. Sit on the edge of a chair with your feet pointed straight ahead and sitting directly
   underneath the knees
2. Place a 4-6 inch firm pillow between your knees
3. Roll your hips forward to place an arch in your low back and hold this position throughout
   the e-cise
4. Stack your shoulders directly over the hips
5. Squeeze and release the pillow with your knees. Do 60 repetitions

 Static Back

1. Lie on your back with your legs up and resting on an ottoman or chair 

2. Rest your arms at your sides about 45 degrees from your body with your palms UP. 

3. Allow your back to totally relax and settle to the floor.  

4. Hold this position for at least five minutes and ideally for as long as it takes for your back to completely relax

and settle into the floor. You should feel equally weighted top to bottom and side to side. 

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