I asked a physical therapist how to alleviate a sore back, and she recommended these three exercises to help restore balance between the hips, core, and upper back

Woman at home on yoga mat doing a hip flexor stretch.

Are you suffering from a sore back, mild discomfort or even chronic back pain? There could be a number of reasons why it’s happening.

Physical therapist and director of Physical Therapy Central Devin Trachman explains that standing or sitting in prolonged positions or repetitive muscle use can overload the spine and surrounding tissues.