According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, 90 percent of back pain cases can be treated without surgery.
Although MBSR programs can range from $400 to $500, simple meditation can be performed at home or anywhere for free. Try the deep breathing technique below consistently to help ease your low back pain:
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1. Find a quiet location to sit free of distractions.
2. Sit with your feet flat on the floor, with your spine straight to allow a free flow of energy. Rest your hands in your lap.
3. Close your eyes and breathe in and out through your nose, following your breath’s natural rhythm, for 1 minute.
4. Begin to breathe deeper, increasing your inhales and exhales. As you breathe in, visualize your breathe going to your low back or any area you feel pain. As you exhale, visualize you are exhaling out the pain. Continue for another 3 to 5 minutes.
5. Return your breathing back to its normal pattern, noticing how it feels. Is your breathing relaxed? Is it flowing smoothly through your body?
6. When you’re ready, slowly open your eyes.
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