27/02/2026
Stretching isn’t fixing your back pain.
If your lower back feels sore and the muscles in your hips and legs feel tight then stretching seems like the obvious answer.
But tightness doesn’t automatically mean something is “short.”
Often, it means your body is managing load the only way it currently knows how.
Your spine is built to move.
It’s also built to share load.
When movement is restricted or load isn’t shared then your back simply takes on more work.
Stretching changes sensation.
It doesn’t necessarily change how forces move through your body.
And if load distribution doesn’t change,
the discomfort usually returns.
Your body isn’t “tight and broken.”
It’s adaptable.
Give it better movement input, and it responds.
Do you want to move better?
SOMA’S 6-month Movement Mentorship is live and designed to support you in moving with more ease, strength, and confidence in your everyday life. This is for women who want deeper, lasting change — not quick fixes.
If you’re curious, send me a message or head to the link in bio to find out more.
Niamh x
