Yoga Poses and Stretches to Relieve Back Pain

10. Sphinx Pose

This one is great for people who work in an office. Excessive sitting puts pressure on the sacral-lumbar arch, a spot on the lower back. The sphinx pose is easy to do and releases that pressure. To do sphinx pose, lie face down on your stomach. Bend the arms and place the palms under the shoulders. Gently push the torso off the ground, keeping the neck in line with the spine (not arching it up and back). Rest on the elbows.