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5 Exercises for a healthy back

By Melina - Assistant Editor Dec 18, 2018

With so much of our waking hours spent sitting, modern life doesn’t always lend itself to a healthy back.

Long hours behind the steering wheel or at your desk can take its toll – so no surprise, then, that 8 in 10 people will suffer from back pain in their lifetime.

The good news is, by staying active and prioritising your posture you can help your back stay as strong and healthy as possible.

Breaking up long periods of sitting by walking instead of taking the lift, getting up every 30 minutes, switching to a standing desk or standing while you’re on the phone can all help ease the tension on your back.

Here’s five other exercises that can also help.

  1. Cat stretch

Stretch your lower back by moving from kneeling on all fours to sitting on your heels. Watch the demo.

  1. Anterior pelvic tilt

Arching your back slowly in four point kneeling will help improve lower back and pelvic movement. Watch the demo.

  1. Hip rolls

Lift your lower back and buttocks off the ground gradually by lifting your weight from your feed. Watch the demo.

  1. Bird dog

Kneel on all fours and alternate lifting your opposite arm and knee. Watch the demo.

  1. Dead bug

Lie on your back, and alternate lifting opposite arms and knees. Watch the demo.

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Melina - Assistant Editor

Hi I'm Melina, a mother of 3 teenage children and with a particular interest in all things health related. I run a busy household and smallholding alongside my work with Silversurfers, which currently includes dogs, fish, hens, ducks and pigs!

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