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Struggling with sciatica pain or lower back pain? The right yoga stretches may help ease muscle tension, improve mobility, and support your lower back.
Swipe through these 10 yoga poses for sciatica pain relief and lower back pain. Save this guide and check each slide’s caption for important yoga modifications to make your practice safer and more comfortable.
Disclaimer: These yoga poses may relieve or aggravate sciatica symptoms depending on the individual’s condition and stage of recovery. Their effects cannot be generalised. Practise each pose gently, with appropriate modifications, without forcing depth. If you experience any discomfort or worsening symptoms, release the pose immediately. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for guidance specific to your condition.
CAT–COW POSE (MARJARYASANA–BITILASANA)
Modification: Separate your legs and move slowly within a pain-free range. Avoid forcing your back into deep arches or rounds.
SPHINX POSE (SALAMBA BHUJANGASANA)
Modification: Keep your legs slightly wider to reduce the intensity of the backbend. Lift your chest only as far as feels comfortable.
CHILD’S POSE (BALASANA)
Modification: Place a block under your forehead or a cushion under your hips for support. Keep the bend comfortable.
LOCUST POSE (SHALABHASANA)
Modification: Keep your feet slightly apart and lift your chest and legs only a little. Skip the lift if it causes pain.
RECLINED FIGURE-FOUR POSE (SUPTA KAPOTASANA)
Modification: Keep the top leg at a comfortable distance from your chest. Avoid pulling it closer if you feel discomfort.
SUPPORTED BRIDGE POSE (SETU BANDHA SARVANGASANA)
Modification: Keep your feet slightly apart and place a yoga block under your sacrum. A cushion or bolster may also work.
SINGLE KNEE-TO-CHEST POSE (ARDHA PAWANMUKTASANA)
Modification: Bring your knee only as close to your chest as feels comfortable. Keep it farther away if needed.
RECLINING HAND-TO-TOE POSE (SUPTA PADANGUSTHASANA)
Modification: Keep your knee bent if your hamstrings feel tight. Lift your leg only within a pain-free range.
LEGS-UP-THE-WALL POSE (VIPARITA KARANI)
Modification: Kee