This exercise relieves tension in the hip flexors and can decrease lower back pain.
- Start with your right foot in front of you, getting into a low lunge.
- Bring your left knee to the floor and slowly bring your body closer towards your front foot.
- For a deeper stretch, bring your arms over your head and take a deep breath in for three seconds and out for three seconds, as shown. (In yoga, this is often referred to as a low crescent lunge.)
- Hold this stretch for 30 seconds and switch to the other leg. For the best results, do this daily on each leg, two sets of 30 seconds each.