Yoga moves ease back pain

A desk bound back health piece offers four gentle yoga poses to relieve stiffness.

Yoga expert outlines four moves to ease back pain

Sitting for long hours at a desk can trigger back pain in the lower and upper back. The article highlights four poses taught by Annie Landa of the Alo Moves app: cat-cow stretch, sphinx pose, supine twist, and bridge pose. It explains how to perform each move and suggests starting from child’s pose and using props to keep movements safe. It also advises consulting a doctor or physical therapist if pain is acute or chronic.

The piece emphasizes how yoga can improve flexibility, posture, and awareness of daily movement, potentially easing pain over time. It notes that gentle styles such as Hatha, Iyengar and restorative yoga are accessible for beginners and that regular practice can fit into daily life after travel or a long day at a desk.

The article mirrors a broader shift toward at home wellness routines that promise real relief with modest time. It frames yoga as a practical, low cost approach to back health, but it risks oversimplifying chronic pain and encouraging self treatment without medical guidance.

By foregrounding gentler styles and the use of props, the piece promotes accessibility while inviting questions about who bears the risk if someone starts unsafely. It hints at workplace wellness potential but stops short of addressing guidance gaps, supervision, and inclusivity in at work programs.

Highlights

Small daily steps can reshape daily comfort.