<div><p>Lower back pain is one of the more common complaints of people who spend long days sitting in an uncomfortable office chair. </p><p>You experience pain due to sciatica, disc injuries, strains and abnormal spine curvatures, these gentle poses can help to alleviate the tension in your lower back.</p><p>Remember to always consult with your physician before starting a new fitness regime. </p><p>Thanks to Yoga Instructor Brittany Bryden for the excellent tips. This video was filmed at PureYoga studio in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Follow Brittany on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bbrydenwilson/?fref=ts">Facebook</a> and visit PureYoga studios <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PureYogaOttawa/">here</a>.</p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_09_06-Still002.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_09_06-Still002_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_09_06-Still002_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_09_06-Still002_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><h3>Knees To Chest Pose</h3><p>Hug both legs in towards your chest and rock side to side.</p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_20_07-Still004.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_20_07-Still004_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_20_07-Still004_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_20_07-Still004_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><h3>Figure Four Pose</h3><p>Cross one ankle over the opposite knee and interlace hands behind hamstring.</p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_33_10-Still006.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_33_10-Still006_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_33_10-Still006_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_33_10-Still006_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><h3>Reclined Twist</h3><p>Bring knees together and let them fall to the side. </p><p>Reach arms to the side, while keeping both shoulder blades on the floor.</p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_45_21-Still008.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_45_21-Still008_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_45_21-Still008_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_00_45_21-Still008_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><h3>Bridge</h3><p>With both feet flat on the floor, lift hips and glutes towards the ceiling.</p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_01_00_14-Still010.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_01_00_14-Still010_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_01_00_14-Still010_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_01_00_14-Still010_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><h3>Seated Twist</h3><p>Reach left arm forward and right arm behind you as you gently twist your upper body.</p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_01_08_22-Still012.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_01_08_22-Still012_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_01_08_22-Still012_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_01_08_22-Still012_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p></p><h3>Cat / Cow</h3><p>On hands and knees, inhale and lift tailbone</p><p>Exhale and tuck tailbone under</p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_01_28_13-Still014.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_01_28_13-Still014_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_01_28_13-Still014_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/04/760-00_01_28_13-Still014_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><h3>Child's Pose</h3><p>Lay lower belly on thighs.</p><p>Reach arms in front and hold.</p><p><strong>Like & share with others who would benefit from these exercises!</strong></p><div><div><div><amp-youtube height="9" width="16" layout="responsive" data-videoid="R5Q8R_hIQT8"></amp-youtube></div></div></div></div>