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When suffering from lower back pain, great care must be taken with lower back stretches or lower back exercise. The no pain, no gain motto does not apply. In fact, lower back exercises which are painful may cause further strain rather than providing relief.
If you are experiencing significant lower back pain, its always prudent to be evaluated by a health care professional before embarking on an exercise program of lower back stretches or other exercises.
Fortunately, The Ming Method offers several lower back stretches and exercises which, if done religiously, can be extremely effective in relieving lower back pain. They should be done slowly and mindfully, preferably in a quiet room without distractions.
There is a huge difference between performing a stretch slowly and mindfully, and rushing through it mechanically. Sensing what is happening in your body is crucial to effective stretching, and you cannot sense what is happening in your body if you're not paying attention.
