One of the primary causes of lower back pain is prolonged sitting or standing. The following yoga poses are specifically designed to alleviate lower back pain by relaxing tight muscles and strengthening weak muscles. “Incorporate yoga poses such as the child pose, cobra pose, locust pose and reclining spinal twist pose into your routine to find relief from lower back pain and improve your overall flexibility and strength,” says Dr Anjana Parvathy S, assistant professor, Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga, Maria Ayurveda Medical College, Marthandam, Tamil Nadu.
