Stretches for Tight Lower Back

Stretches for tight lower back

A “tight” back isn’t always short muscles.

Often, it’s protective tension.

Why your back feels tight

Common reasons include:

• poor movement confidence

• weak support muscles

• stress and fatigue

• limited hip motion

Stretching alone can feel good… then stop working.

When stretching helps

Stretching can help:

• reduce temporary stiffness

• improve comfort before movement

• support recovery

But it’s not the solution on its own.

What actually fixes tightness long-term

Strength and control.

When the nervous system trusts the area, muscles stop guarding.

The Pain to Strength Framework

We pair targeted stretches with:

• spinal control work

• hip strength

• gradual loading

This is why tight backs feel looser without endless stretching routines.