11/09/2026
When my lower back is feeling stiff, irritated, or just like it needs a little more space, this is one of the simplest things I come back to.
I set myself up in constructive rest with a small cushion under my head and my lower legs supported by a chair. Then I let my hands rest on my lower belly so I can feel the rise and fall of my breath.
I stay here for 5–15 minutes and give my body time to settle. With the legs supported, I can let go of some of the effort I usually hold through my lower back, soften my breathing and allow my nervous system to downshift.
This has been incredibly helpful for me and my clients when dealing with lower back tension, muscle spasms and the discomfort that comes with disc herniations.
There’s nothing to force or stretch here. Just feel the support floor the floor, observe the rise and fall of your breath and let gravity to its work.
Save this for the next time your lower back needs some extra care, and follow for more simple movement practices to release tension, reduce stiffness, and feel more at home in your body.