A physical therapist says doing these back stretches can ease your lower back pain when you run

A man and a woman in workout clothes stand outside performing a forward fold. They are hinging at the hips to bend forward, with their arms held straight and fingers touching the floor. They stand on concrete slabs; behind them is a metal railing.

Nothing can ruin a run quite like an annoying niggle. And for many runners, lower back pain is a common culprit, slowing us down when we’re raring to go. Weak muscles in the area might be to blame, but a lack of spinal mobility can play a part, too.

Physical therapist Tash Gale recently shared this seven-move mobility routine that could help. It doesn’t require any equipment so you can do it anywhere, any time, but Gale recommends incorporating it into your cool-down routine.