Say goodbye to back pain: 8 yoga asanas to try today 

Here are 8 yoga asanas that will help relieve back pain.

This gentle, accessible backbend stretches and mobilizes the spine. Practicing this pose also stretches your torso, shoulders, and neck.

Cat Cow pose (Chakravakasana)

This traditional forward bend can be restful and rejuvenating. Practicing this pose can help relieve back pain and sciatica. It helps to work out imbalances in the body and improves strength.

Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

This classic standing posture may help alleviate backache, sciatica, and neck pain. It stretches your spine, hips, and groin, and strengthens your shoulders, chest, and legs. It may also help relieve stress and anxiety.

Extended Triangle (Utthita Trikonasana)

This gentle backbend strengthens your spine and buttocks. It stretches your chest, shoulders, and abdomen. It may also help relieve stress.

Sphnix Pose (salamba bhujangasana)

This gentle backbend stretches your abdomen, chest, and shoulders. Practicing this pose strengthens your spine and may soothe sciatica. It may also help to relieve stress and fatigue that can accompany back pain.

Cobra Pose (bhujangasana)

This gentle backbend may help relieve lower back pain and fatigue. It strengthens the back torso, arms, and legs.

Locust Pose (salabhasana)

This is a backbend and inversion that can be stimulating or restorative. It stretches the spine and it may relieve backaches and headaches.

Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana)

This gentle forward fold is the perfect way to relax and release tension in your neck and back. Your spine is lengthened and stretched. Child’s Pose also stretches your hips, thighs, and ankles. Practicing this pose can help relieve stress and fatigue.

Child's Pose (balasana)

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