A yoga instructor recommends practicing this pose if your lower back hurts at the end of the day

A man stands wearing loose-fitting clothing in a yoga studio, with a rolled up mat in his hands. Behind him we see plants, soft lighting and brass gongs.

Lower back pain is a global epidemic with 619 million people suffering from this condition worldwide, according to an article published in The Lancet Rheumatology journal. And by 2050, this number is set to reach 843 million.

If spending prolonged periods in one position has left you feeling stiff and achy, yoga instructor Nicole Wood, a master trainer at YogaSix, says one move can help: standing forward fold.