04/17/2026
Lower back tight?
If you find yourself stretching your back multiple times a day, it’s probably not a flexibility issue,
It’s a stability issue.
When your body doesn’t feel control in a position, it creates tension to protect you. So you stretch… and it feels better for a minute… then it comes right back. That's a good sign to know that you can't stretch your way out of pain, you have to build your way out.
Instead of chasing the stretch, build control by doing this:
• Pallof press with an overhead reach (resist rotation + control lateral movement)
• Side plank (build lateral stability and trunk control)
These give your body a reason to let go of that constant tension by providing your nervous system with feedback that tells your body it's safe to move. Do this consistently and you’ll notice that stiffness start to ease.
Let me know if you have any questions in the comments, or feel free to send a DM and I'd be happy to chat with you.