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3 simple exercises to relieve

BACK PAIN

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ack pain is one of the most common health killers and physiotherapy provide temporary relief,
complaints of people with an estimated 540 the long-term solution is to incorporate regular
Bmillion people worldwide reporting low back exercises which build back strength, tighten the
pain. Adults bound to desk jobs 9-5 slouching over glutes (group of three muscles which make up the
computers or driving long distances on two-wheelers buttocks), and improve flexibility into your daily
are more susceptible to back pain. routine.
the key to prevention as with most lifestyle aches here are three simple yet effective exercises to
and pains is regular physical exercise. While pain prevent and fight back pain.

corE StrEngth
1. lie flat on your
back.
2. lift your legs,
and fold them
towards your chest.
3. release slowly
until your legs touch
the ground.
4. raise your legs
again and repeat.
5. Start with 10
reps and gradually
increase to 20
6. do three sets of
10-20 reps everyday.

Benefit: Builds
lower back core
strength.

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