Shilpa Shetty shares some stretches to ease the pain
By: Team Ifairer | Posted: 24-05-2020
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Shilpa Shetty Kundra recently took to Instagram to share how an unsettled schedule can indeed bring "a massive state of confusion for the body". "We're living in some extreme situations right now. On the one hand, there's so much to do around the house while many are also working-from-home; on the other hand, the excess free time keeps us seated for long hours with very little movement - a massive state of confusion for the body," she remarked. This can cause issues like stiff and painful back muscles for a lot of us.
Here's what Shetty has to point out. "It's important to keep stretching and strengthening the back to avoid any long-term, severe pain. So, I practice this routine regularly and it works wonders for me. It strengthens the back and abdominal muscles, improves flexibility in the spine and enhances the body posture. It also relieves back pain and relaxes the back muscles, while opening up the lungs. Give your body a little activity so it doesn't go into a state of shock in these testing times. Stay indoors, stay safe!"
Shetty can be seen doing a variety of yoga poses including cat camel pose, bridge exercise, downward dog pose and bow pose. Here's how you should stretch and work out your back muscles.
A weak back and abdominal muscles are known to cause or worsen low back pain. That's why stretching and strengthening the back and abdominal muscles are important not only for treating lower back pain, but also for helping to prevent a recurrence of the problem. As per Harvard Health review, ‘an exercise program designed to stretch and strengthen your back and core muscles' can help heal from a bout of acute back pain and help prevent a repeat episode.