04/26/2026
Hereās the thing about a stiff, achy back:
A lot of times we try to āstretch it out.ā And while stretching has its place, itās often not the whole picture.
Something thatās frequently missing is strength in the posterior chain (the muscles that run along the back of your body like your glutes, hamstrings, and the muscles along your spine).
And when those muscles are weak, your body compensates. Your posture shifts. Things start to feel heavier and more effortful than they used to.
This bird dog variation is one of my favorite ways to wake them up. Gentle, controlled, and functional.
This balanced strength work is one of the 5 pillars of movement longevity I build every Lifelong Yoga practice around.
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