{"id":51137,"date":"2023-05-23T15:50:31","date_gmt":"2023-05-23T15:50:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=51137"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"chair-yoga-for-lower-back-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chair-yoga-for-lower-back-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Chair Yoga For Lower Back Pain Help?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chair-yoga-for-lower-back-pain\/#Is_Chair_Yoga_Good_For_Your_Back\" >Is Chair Yoga Good For Your Back?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chair-yoga-for-lower-back-pain\/#Best_Chair_Yoga_For_Lower_Back_Pain_Poses\" >Best Chair Yoga For Lower Back Pain Poses<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chair-yoga-for-lower-back-pain\/#Seated_Cat-Cow_Stretch\" >Seated Cat-Cow Stretch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chair-yoga-for-lower-back-pain\/#Upward_SaluteChair_Urdhva_Hastasana\" >Upward Salute\/Chair Urdhva Hastasana<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chair-yoga-for-lower-back-pain\/#Seated_Spinal_Twists\" >Seated Spinal Twists<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chair-yoga-for-lower-back-pain\/#Tips_On_How_To_Sit_In_A_Chair_With_Lower_Back_Pain\" >Tips On How To Sit In A Chair With Lower Back Pain<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chair-yoga-for-lower-back-pain\/#Sitting_With_A_Good_Posture\" >Sitting With A Good Posture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chair-yoga-for-lower-back-pain\/#Sitting_With_Some_LumbarBack_Support\" >Sitting With Some Lumbar\/Back Support<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chair-yoga-for-lower-back-pain\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic lower back pain is an issue that affects most stay-at-home workers, students, and even office workers. It is a condition that significantly impacts the quality of life for many around the world. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the World Health Organization (WHO), this issue is the biggest contributor to the overall burden of musculoskeletal conditions worldwide (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/musculoskeletal-conditions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). To make matters worse, a study published in 2022 in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Musculoskeletal Care <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">journal stated that cases of back pain have been on the rise since the pandemic in 2020 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34092018\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are among the many people burdened with the issue, then chair yoga for lower back pain relief may just be the answer you have been looking for. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on to find out the most effective chair yoga positions for lower back pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2160&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Chair_Yoga_For_Lower_Back_Pain_Help\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/23_2023_07_03_max_GifChair_V1_ggl.gif\" alt=\"Get Your Personalized Chair Yoga Plan!\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Chair_Yoga_Good_For_Your_Back\"><\/span><b>Is Chair Yoga Good For Your Back?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it is! Chair <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chair-yoga-sequence\/\">yoga<\/a> is a modified variation of the original ancient and complex Indian practice that combines physical, mental, and spiritual systems to not only help people achieve relaxation but also mental and physical fitness as well as better coordination, concentration, and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-chair-yoga\/\">flexibility<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the years, research has shown that yoga can help relieve back pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One review of 12 studies with about 1080 participants published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Journal of Nursing<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that this practice can help alleviate back pain and increase back function, especially when compared to non-exercise (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/ajnonline\/fulltext\/2018\/02000\/the_effect_of_yoga_on_chronic_nonspecific_low_back.30.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another study done by researchers from the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">also found that this practice helps improve physical function and reduce pain in those dealing with chronic back pain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s even better is that researchers found that those who did yoga and physical therapy were also more likely to stop taking pain relievers after a year of either practice option (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/news-events\/nih-research-matters\/yoga-eases-moderate-severe-chronic-low-back-pain\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An earlier study reviewing about eight randomized controlled trials, with a total of 743 participants, found that this practice had a medium to a large positive effect on functional disability as well as pain caused by chronic low back pain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3805350\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). With this in mind, it is clear to see that yoga is definitely beneficial for back pain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, chair yoga for lower back pain and hips is a more gentle, easily accessible version that is done while sitting \u2014 and in a few cases while standing. The chair is used for support and cushioning for those who cannot sit on hard surfaces or experience <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chair-yoga-for-weight-loss\/\">balance problems<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Read More: <\/i><\/b><i>Unlock The Mind-Body Connection With Fun, Safe Chair Yoga For Kids<\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2160&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Chair_Yoga_For_Lower_Back_Pain_Help\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47125 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Frame-207600-1024x576.png\" alt=\"chair yoga for lower back pain\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Frame-207600.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Frame-207600-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Frame-207600.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Frame-207600-1635x920.png 1635w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Frame-207600.png 1729w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Chair_Yoga_For_Lower_Back_Pain_Poses\"><\/span><b>Best Chair Yoga For Lower Back Pain Poses<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are not familiar with this practice, here are some beginner chair yoga for lower back pain poses to get you started using only a sturdy chair:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seated_Cat-Cow_Stretch\"><\/span><b>Seated Cat-Cow Stretch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by sitting in the middle of your chair. Make sure that your feet are firmly and flat on the ground.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place your hands on your knees and sit upright with proper posture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On an inhale, lift your chest and stick your hips back behind you. Make sure not to move your head.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your gaze at a point right in front of you and gently squeeze your shoulder blades together.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold this position for about 3 breaths.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On an exhale, round your back and tuck your chin down toward your chest. Do not move your hips.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold here for 3 more breaths before going to the starting position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat this a couple more times, about 8-10 times.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upward_SaluteChair_Urdhva_Hastasana\"><\/span><b>Upward Salute\/Chair Urdhva Hastasana<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seat with proper posture on your chair of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-chair-pose\/\">choice<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scoot forward to the middle or the edge of your seat \u2014 whatever feels most comfortable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On an inhale, slowly lift your arms as high as you can. You should feel this stretch from your elbows through the palms, all the way to your fingertips.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On an exhale, bend to your right and hold this position for 3-5 breaths.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go back to the upright position (step 3). Do not arch your back as you slowly come back to this position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get into the arched position again and slowly bend to the left side. Hold for 3-5 breaths as well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeat this sequence a couple more times before dropping your arms.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seated_Spinal_Twists\"><\/span><b>Seated Spinal Twists<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit sideways on your chair.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On an exhale, reach back with your right hand and push against the back of the chair while your left palm touches the outside of your right knee.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold this position for 5 breaths or about 30 seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go back to the center position, then rotate to the other side. This time the back of the chair should be on your left side and repeat the entire process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twist like this 5-10 times on each side. You can alternate sides as described above or do 5-10 twists as described above on one side before switching to the other side.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>If you wish to cinch your waist, tone up your bat wings, blast away the muffin top \u2013 our fitness app was created to cater to all your needs! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2160&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Chair_Yoga_For_Lower_Back_Pain_Help\">BetterMe won\u2019t give excess weight a chance<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2160&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Chair_Yoga_For_Lower_Back_Pain_Help\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47128 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Frame-207597-1024x576.png\" alt=\"chair yoga for lower back pain\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Frame-207597.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Frame-207597-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Frame-207597.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Frame-207597-1635x920.png 1635w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Frame-207597.png 1729w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_On_How_To_Sit_In_A_Chair_With_Lower_Back_Pain\"><\/span><b>Tips On How To Sit In A Chair With Lower Back Pain<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning how to sit in the right way is a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/28-day-chair-yoga-for-seniors\/\">great way<\/a> to cope with low back pain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the best sitting tips include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sitting_With_A_Good_Posture\"><\/span><strong>Sitting With A Good Posture<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sitting or standing with <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chair-yoga-exercises\/\">good posture<\/a> automatically ensures that you will not deal with back pain at any point in your life. If you are dealing with back pain, good posture ensures that your spine is in alignment which relieves pressure in the lower back.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tips to sit with good posture include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find a chair that\u2019s the proper height for you. Your feet should rest flat on the floor. Use a footrest if you cannot change your chair or if it\u2019s not adjustable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While seated, ensure that your knees are at level with or below your hips. Keep the ankles in front of the knees and ensure that there\u2019s a small space between the seat and the back of the knees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that your back is flush with the backrest of your chair. This prevents slouching.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking at a computer or laptop, ensure that the screen is at eye level or slightly below. Use a computer stand or raiser to ensure that it\u2019s at this level.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, ensure that your head and neck are always in line with your torso and that your shoulders are away from your ears, relaxed, and parallel to the ground.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>Read More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-chair-yoga\/\"><i>What Is Chair Yoga? Benefits, Poses And More<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2160&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Chair_Yoga_For_Lower_Back_Pain_Help\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47123 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Frame-207602-1024x576.png\" alt=\"chair yoga for lower back pain\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Frame-207602.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Frame-207602-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Frame-207602.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Frame-207602-1635x920.png 1635w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Frame-207602.png 1729w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If achieving proper posture is impossible, the next <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chair-yoga-guide\/\">best position<\/a> is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sitting_With_Some_LumbarBack_Support\"><\/span><strong>Sitting With Some Lumbar\/Back Support<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having some kind of support helps align your back, especially if you have lumbar lordosis \u2014\u00a0 it is a condition where the spine, especially the lower back, curves inwards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asian Spine Journal<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that sitting (or standing) with back support not only reduces spinal curvature, but also reduces pressure on your spine, back muscles, and shoulders &#8211; which decreases pain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4591449\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When sitting with lumbar support you should:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit as described in step 1 above. This works even better if you find a chair with a high-back, firm chair, and armrests.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place a cushion or pillow on your lower back. It will help you sit in an upright position.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are Yoga Ball Chairs Good for Your Back? No, they are not. These ball chairs offer no back support, which means that you are almost always slouching when seated on them. They will cause or even worsen existing lower back pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the contrary, chair yoga is <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chair-yoga-every-day\/\">very good<\/a> for combating back pain. As seen above, yoga is generally great for dealing with this pain. Doing chair yoga poses for lower back pain will reduce this issue in time and will thoroughly improve your quality of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2160&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Does_Chair_Yoga_For_Lower_Back_Pain_Help\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-53121 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/23_2023_07_03_max_GifChair_V2_ggl-1024x1024.gif\" alt=\"Get Your Personalized Chair Yoga Plan!\" width=\"770\" height=\"770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/23_2023_07_03_max_GifChair_V2_ggl.gif 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/23_2023_07_03_max_GifChair_V2_ggl-300x300.gif 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/23_2023_07_03_max_GifChair_V2_ggl-150x150.gif 150w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/23_2023_07_03_max_GifChair_V2_ggl.gif 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/23_2023_07_03_max_GifChair_V2_ggl-920x920.gif 920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chronic lower back pain is an issue that affects most stay-at-home workers, students, and even office workers. It is a condition that significantly impacts the quality of life for many around the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), this issue is the biggest contributor to the overall burden of musculoskeletal conditions worldwide (2). 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