Those of us who are suffering from lower back pain want nothing more than to get rid of this pesky pain. Many of us feel great after visiting our physiotherapist or chiropractor however the relief may last only a couple of days. One advanced treatment choice, spinal decompression, has been shown to provide many benefits for patients suffering from lower back pain. Unfortunately, the majority of us do not have a spinal decompression table at home as they are incredibly expensive and require healthcare providers to operate. Thus it is very beneficial to find ways in which you can retain the benefits of spinal decompression at home. Below we will outline some of the key exercises, stretches and home spinal decompression aids that will allow you to enjoy the comfort of spinal decompression at home.
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Keep your back as flat as possible (don’t let your lower-back come too high off the ground)
Tighten your abs by pulling your pelvis towards your chin.
You’ll also want to make sure you control your breathing. Use a 4-4-4 tempo to start, progressing to 4-7-8.