Lower Back Pain Relief 4

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Hatha Intermediate

Leslie Kazadi

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Published on November 15, 2015

With risks come rewards. So let's be wise about how to do twists and backbends, which may alleviate or aggravate low backs, depending on how they are done. First, get curious in a simple seated twist and discern the best strategy for you. Is it better to stabilize the pelvis or let it follow the twist? And feel how the strength in your core allows you to open the chest without low-back pain.

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