PLANK POSE Take a deep breath in. Strengthens the spine and neck also stretches the hips abdomen and back. Pin On Health Poses for Your Arms. Lower back pain yoga poses . Check that your shoulders are directly over your wrists spread your fingers wide and reach back through your heels. The sphinx pose puts your lower back muscles in a more relaxed position and is sometimes recommended for people who have sciatica pain from a herniated disc. You need to lie on the ground so use a yoga mat or thick towel. Our FREE Yoga App for Apple. It also engages your abs a bit which is helpful for supporting the lower back. In most yoga poses and throughout your day whether sitting or standing its important to maintain the natural inward curve in your lower back to keep the back of your head lined up with the back of your pelvis not dropping the head forward or back and to keep your shoulders broad and stacked right over your hips. Instead gentle movements and simple yoga poses ...