Lower Back Stretches to Reduce Pain and Build Strength

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Lower back pain is a fairly common health concern, as many things can cause it. Certain stretches may help reduce pain and strengthen your lower back muscles.

Lower back pain might be a symptom of an underlying condition, like kidney stones or acute pancreatitis. Other times, it’s simply a side effect of a sedentary lifestyle or repetitive motions.

While stretching isn’t a remedy for all lower back pain, in many instances, it can provide relief. Read on to learn seven stretching exercises that can help.

First, a few quick tips
Stretch your lower back with safety and care. Be especially gentle and cautious if you have any type of injury or health concern. It’s best to talk with your doctor first before starting any new types of exercise.

You can do these stretches once or twice a day. But if the pain seems to get worse, or you’re feeling very sore, take a day off from stretching.

00:00 – Intro
00:34 – Child’s pose. stretches your glutes, thigh muscles, and spinal extensors.
01:28 – Knee to chest
01:56 – Piriformis
02:38 – Seated spinal twist
03:07 – Pelvic tilt
03:51 – Cat & Cow
04:57 Sphinx
05:31 – Deep C Breathing

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43 COMMENTS

  1. I enjoyed the video and found the exercises helped my lower back. I just wish it was easier to follow along. Your timing is fast in the video and It makes it hard to follow along. But nonetheless, thank you for the good stretches.

  2. I swear I feel like someone just fricken cursed me. One minute I was just out the door walking to get my pizza and next my back aches and no amount of ointment or Tylenol relieves the damn pain

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