These top 7 exercises for back pain relief are designed to assist you in utterly obliterating the pain in your back. They consist of Yoga stretches and poses that are well known for relieving mild to severe backache. Repeat the exercises on both sides of the body for bilateral pain relief.

1. The Corpse Pose: Recline on your back with arms along your side, with thumbs point toward your sides. Bend legs with knees directed towards the outside of your body. You can turn your knees inward if this proves to be painful. Bend both knees with your feet flat on the floor. Inhale through your nose and slowly exhale out of your mouth through pursed lips, discarding tense emotions as you exhale.

2. The Cat stretch: Get down on all fours, positioning your hands under your shoulders with fingers spread apart. Your knees should be in line with your hips. Let your head hang loosely, then inhale. As you exhale, slowly arch your back in an upward position. Tucking your chin into your chest, and your tailbone tucked in the direction of your chin. Hold this position to the count of five, then release to normal position.

3. The Wind Release for back pain relief: Lie on your back. Inhale and bend your right knee, with the support of your hands over the bottom part of your knee. Keep your left knee flat. Bring your right knee to your chest. Exhaling now, touch your forehead with your knee. Inhale while returning to the normal position.

4. The Sage Twist: Sit on the floor keeping your spine straight. Bending your right knee, place your right leg over your left leg, positioning your right foot by your left knee. Your left elbow will go on the right side of your right knee. Your left arm should be bent and your fingers will touch your right side hip. Now, very gently and carefully, twist your torso to look over your right shoulder. Hold a few seconds then release.

5. The Palm Tree: Stand straight, arms relaxed at your side, with an even distribution of your weight on left and right foot. Raise your arms over your head and interlace the fingers of left and right hand together, palms facing the sky. Bring palms down on top of your head, tilting your head to look up. As you stretch your arms up, rise up on your toes. Stretch your whole body up and hold this position for about five seconds then relax.

6. The Fish Pose: Get on the floor and lie on your back with knees bent and arms relaxed at your sides. Arch your back off the floor as far as you can, while pushing against the floor with your elbows. If you are able, tilt the head so as to touch the floor with the crown of your head. Breathe deep and hold position for up to sixty seconds. Do not hold your breath.

7. The Locust: Lie down in the prone position with face on the floor, arms at your sides, and elbows bent. Fingers will be pointing in the direction of your feet. Bring your hips and thighs as high up as you can. Hold for sixty seconds then relax to regular position.

Before trying these top 7 exercises for back pain relief, consult with your physician to determine the cause of your back pain.

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