Back Ache – A Simple Exercise To Help Bring Relief
You actually can use acupressure to help relieve most forms of back pain, but don’t do this if you have any skeletal or bone damage, and if in doubt then consult a chiropractor or osteopath.
No worries there? Good. Sit or stand comfortably and locate these two points in the lower back between the second and third lumbar vertebrae, two to four finger widths from the spine at waist level on either side.
Place your hands on these areas, but palm outwards, and rub so as to make the area warm (it’s surprising how cold this area of the back can become).
Then take hold of the vertical area of muscles on each side of your back with each hand, with your thumbs pressing on the outer points inwards towards the spine, about four inches apart, and the fingers applying pressure on the inner points.
If you want an alternative method then form loose fists with each hand and either sit back in a chair or lie on the floor with your fists underneath your back, pressing into these areas.
The important thing is to relax your body slowly onto your fists, close your eyes, and breathe deeply (as always). Do this for around a minute, and you should find it brings considerable relief from lower back pain and sciatica. Repeat if you feel like it.
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Philip Gegan