Plus, sphinx is a “nice introductory pose” to lumbar extension because it only moves you through part of your range of motion ...

Yoga stretches for lower back pain can help alleviate discomfort by building core muscle strength and stretching the smaller muscles around your spine ...

This is Yoga for Neck and Shoulders ... Feeling your spine balancing over the hips. Gently roll the shoulders back, and lengthen the neck, bringing your awareness to your neck and shoulders.

This yoga pose puts a lot of pressure on your abdominal region and pituitary gland which helps ease the cramps. Dhanurasana also improves blood circulation and helps relieve back and knee pain.

You can feel stronger with just a few sessions of 20-minute Pilates a week, says this dynamic Pilates instructor ...