A sore, achy lower back can hold you back from a lot, whether it’s getting a good night’s sleep, being able to take part in physical activity, or making everyday tasks feel a lot more difficult. Rather than focusing on stretches and trying to fix our posture, Personal Training duo, Milad and Ryan, founders of Tailored Fit PT, say that if we want to bulletproof our lower back then we need to focus on hip mobility, core strength, spine mobility and strength. It may sound like a lot, but they’ve shared three simple exercises to target all these areas.
According to Harvard Health: “Strong back muscles provide essential support to the spine, reducing the likelihood of strains, sprains, and other injuries that can occur during lifting, bending, or twisting movements.” The Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care says that one of the best things we can do to keep our lower backs in check and reduce pain is by moving as much as possible and doing regular exercise, as “not moving enough can weaken your core muscles, make the pain worse”. So, even if you don’t have time to do these three exercises, make sure you take breaks and at least factor some short walks into your day.
