03/26/2026
🤯 What if your back pain isn’t caused by “tight” muscles?
We’ve all been there, your back hurts, so you try to stretch it out. But if stretching isn’t giving lasting relief, there’s a reason.
A recent study found that people with chronic low back pain had less stiffness in a deep back muscle, the quadratus lumborum, than those without pain.
Pain doesn’t always mean a muscle is too tight. Often, the muscle is underactive or does not adequately support your spine. Stretching a muscle that’s already loose or weak could make things worse.
At our clinic, we look beyond the “tight” feeling to see what’s really happening. Sometimes the solution isn’t more stretching, it’s more stability and targeted strength. 💪
Call our office today to schedule an appointment!
Source: López-Redondo M, et al. European Spine Journal. July 2025.
