Week 1 will be explaining how to improve flexibility in your lower back and hips. Flexibility is key to be able to continue move as our bodies are designed. Most of us sit for the majority of the day and our spine does not like to be stuck in one position. Here are 5 of the Best Exercises to perform daily to prevent Low Back Pain.

Lower Trunk Rotations

Lay on your back with your knees softly bent, gently rocking side to side in a windshield wiper movement. Try 20 repetitions.

Lay on your back and hug your knees tightly into your chest. Hold and breath for 10-30 seconds, perform 5 times.

Lay on your side with your hips and knees flexed, bring your top arm up and out to the side and hold for a breath. Do this 15 times on each side.

In the seated position cross one ankle over your thigh in the figure 4 position, lean forward until a stretch is felt in the back and/or side of your hip. Hold and breathe for 20-30 seconds, perform 3 sets.

Stand upright and place your foot on a step or the floor in a lunge position, keeping your weight back and not shifting too far forward over your foot.  You should feel this stretch in the front of your hip.