The lower back is a complex network of muscles that overlap each other and wrap around our spine and core, keeping organs safe and stabilising the body. With daily movement, exercise, and hours spent sitting down, it's no surprise that many people suffer from tightness in this area.
For many people, this tightness can be relieved with back exercises and stretching. "If stretching helps, you're likely dealing with muscle tightness [rather than weak or unstable muscles] and simple mobility exercises or foam rolling should provide noticeable relief," Michelle D’Onofrio, a certified Pilates instructor and director at YATTA Studio, tells woman&home.
