Besides spiritual cleansing and worshipping the Almighty, there are actually many scientific benefits behind Salah. Many scientists have compared the movements in prayer as being similar to movements in yoga or physical therapy, especially lower back movements. The repetitive nature of movements in prayer is known to reduce the chances of lower back pain when performed properly. The Ruku or bowing position alleviates any pain in the lower back, along the spinal cord and hip joints. This is because the movement relaxes your ligaments and muscles which is similar to yoga. Salah can also be viewed as a form of exercise as it involves muscle contraction and relaxation movements. Hence, it increases your metabolism and improves your overall cardiovascular health.