Basic Back Exercises For Women

Is there anything worse than living with persistent back pain. While you should consult a doctor for chronic back pain, you might be able to alleviate the pain by doing some stretching exercises that will loosen up the muscles in your back. A few easy back exercises for women are shown below.

The pelvic tilt is a very simple exercise where you start by getting down on your hands and knees. Begin with your back in a parallel position to the floor and then slowly arch your body upward to form a bridge. Feel the stretch in your lower back and then slowly release and return to your starting position.

Back extensions are another way to stretch out your back. You will need an exercise bench or you can substitute a bed if you do not have a bench to use. Position yourself face-up on the bench and then recline back so your head and upper torso dips below the level of the bench. You should be able to bend at the waist(about half your body being off the surface of the bench) when you recline. Extend your arms over your head like you are trying to reach and pick up a $100 bill. Give it a good stretch and then return yourself up to a flat or sitting position.

The Dancer's stretch is a basic exercise that dancers do to limber up before giving a performance. Sit down and try to extend one leg to the side and then back behind your body. You will feel the pull in your lower back.