Back Pain and Diagnosis

 5 Simple Stretches to Soothe Lower Back Pain Back pain . Just reading those words probably made you subtly shift in your chair. It’s a universal misery, affecting millions, and it often strikes without warning—when you’re reaching for a grocery bag, after a long drive, or simply bending down to tie your shoe. The immediate, jarring discomfort can be debilitating, leaving you frozen in place and dreading any movement. But here's a crucial truth: in the vast majority of cases (known as non-specific back pain ), movement is your medicine, not your enemy. Immobilizing yourself for days can actually make the recovery process longer. The goal is to gently encourage mobility, reduce muscle tension, and soothe the inflammation. The five stretches below are simple, require no special equipment and can be performed right on your living room floor. They are designed to bring gentle, immediate relief to the common aches and stiffness in your lumbar spine (lower back) and the surrounding musc...