Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Fit & Well
Fit & Well
Health
Lou Mudge

My lower-back pain was awful until I tried this one stretch, recommended by an orthopedic physical therapist

A woman sits at a desk with one hand on her laptop and one hand on her lower back. She looks upcomfortable and is grimacing.

It can be remarkably difficult to figure out how to safely stretch your lower-back muscles without guidance. I have issues with lower-back pain, not helped by being primarily a stomach sleeper, and I am always looking for effective ways to relieve tension in the area without causing damage.

I spoke to Devin Trachman, PT, DPT, MTC, an orthopedic physical therapist for Physical Therapy Central in Oklahoma City. Trachman recommended several stretches to me, but one has stood out. In just seven days, the bretzel has made a big difference to how I feel and it's easy to fit into my day. I've taken to doing it every morning before I get out of bed.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.