There’s nothing worse than finishing a run to then be congratulated for your efforts by an aching pain in your lower back—WHY?! Lower back pain is common in running, as it helps to stabilise the body and absorb shock. But, instead of letting it sideline you, Running Physio, Jimmy Pipe, has shared three exercises that you can add to your training that will leave you with a more supple and bulletproof back.
“All three [exercises] are loaded mobility drills, helping you get stronger through a full range of motion to build resilience in the back, as well as improving our flexibility,” Pipe says in his Instagram video. They focus on strengthening your hip flexors, the quadratus lumborum (a deep core muscle in the lower back) and spinae erectors, all of which aid spinal stability. “Start with a light weight, slowly build up and don’t be afraid to move the spine.”
