What are the best stretches to relieve lower back pain?

Some of the most effective stretches for lower back pain include the knee-to-chest stretch, where you lie on your back and pull one or both knees toward your chest and hold for 20-30 seconds. The cat-cow stretch involves getting on all fours and alternating between arching and rounding your back. Child's pose has you sitting back on your heels with arms extended forward on the floor. The piriformis stretch targets the hip muscles that often contribute to back pain by crossing one ankle over the opposite knee while lying down. The seated spinal twist and hip flexor lunges also help by releasing tension in connected muscle groups. Hold each stretch for at least 20-30 seconds and repeat 2-3 times daily for best results.