Lower back pain is really a huge problem in our society.   4 out of 5 people suffer from lower back pain at least once in their life and many suffer with recurring bouts.   I don’t know about you, but when I was younger I thought I could do anything, and I usually could.   But ultimately if you don’t take care of your back throughout your life or misuse it, it will catch up to you as it did me.   Through the years of dealing with lower back pain, I have bought some really excellent exercises that help ease your back and help with overall posture.   Exercises for easing lower back pain   *     Abdominal crunches, when done properly (by keeping your lower back flat on the floor and supported while crunching), strengthen the abdominal muscles and may decrease the tendency for lower back pain.   Many times lower back pain is made worse by poor posture and flabby abdominal muscles which place more pressure on the spine.   I have found these to be very helpful for my back.   *      The pelvic tilt has also been very helpful for me to ease tight back muscles, plus it really feels excellent!   *   Standing arms length away from the wall and leaning your lower back in toward the wall is fantastic for lower back pain. Lean in as far as you can because this will stretch out your vertebrae and can place them back in alignment.   This one really, really feels excellent when you are suffering from lower back pain.   Hold that position as long as it feels comfortable to.   You can also do this by placing your hands on a table or counter and leaning the lower back in toward the table or counter.   *    In your everyday activities as you are walking around, just suck in your stomach and tighten the abdominal muscles and hold as this really strengthens the abdominals for better posture and support of a healthy lower back.   *     Stay active in general.   An inactive lifestyle contributes to lower back pain.   *    Wear flat shoes or shoes with heels of 1” or less.   Higher heels place strain on your spine by taking it out of the right alignment. Sure wish I would not have worn those high heels while I was younger!!!     Drug-free applications for relieving lower back pain   There are many over the counter medications to reduce pain, inflammation or swelling caused by lower back pain.   Unfortunately, those come with a high cost – side effects!   There are many natural remedies out there that can become a part of your lifestyle that are really safe.   I have found the absolute best topical application that just really turned my life around as far as relieving my lower back pain.   To find out more about that and to receive a free report, simply click on my website www. looknfeelyounger. com   Shari Hickman is a consultant and advocate of 100% all natural lower back pain relief. Learn more by visiting www. looknfeelyounger. com