The tightness we experience in our back, hips and pelvic floor can be attributed to the inner thigh muscles
This prolonged sedentary lifestyle and excessive workload often takes a toll on our bodies, especially our backs.
Many people find themselves falling into the trap of overworking and spending long hours sitting at their desk. This prolonged sedentary lifestyle and excessive workload often takes a toll on our bodies, especially our backs. Back pain has become a prevalent issue, causing discomfort and hindering productivity. Whether it’s due to long periods of sitting still or engaging in repetitive tasks, our modern work culture often neglects the importance of taking care of our physical health. If you’re experiencing back pain, Dr. Alan Mandel offers a possible solution through a simple exercise. “Kneeling on 2 pillows helps lower back and pelvic floor!” he wrote on his Instagram post.
The tightness we experience in our back, hips and pelvic floor can be attributed to the inner thigh muscles. All you need to do to start this exercise recommended by Dr. Allen to get relief from back pain is to place two pillows on the floor and rest your knees on them, find a comfortable position. From there, slowly lower your body to a squat position and hold it, allowing gravity to assist. Holding this pose for one minute can help in reducing the tension in the muscles of the inner thigh. Consistent daily practice of this exercise can be beneficial, fostering a positive relationship between your body and these target muscles. Watch the video below:
In addition, here are some more effective stretches that can help you get rid of back pain:
- back flexion stretch
Begin by lying on your back and bring both the knees towards your chest and at the same time tilt your head forward. Find a comfortable position where you feel a gentle stretch in your middle and lower back. - knee to chest stretch
Lie on your back with your knees bent and both heels resting on the floor. Place both hands behind one knee and pull them towards your chest while engaging the gluteus and piriformis muscles located in the buttock region. - kneeling stretch
Start on both knees and step one leg forward, keeping one foot flat on the ground. Maintain equal weight distribution through both hips and place both hands on top of thigh. Gently lean forward to feel the stretch in the front of the other leg, targeting the hip flexor muscles that attach to the pelvis and affect posture when excessively tight.
