5 Exercises That Will Trick Your Back Into Being More Mobile
These feel easy but will work wonders for overcoming flare-ups!
There are hundreds of reasons why your back may be feeling stiff and painful. You could’ve lifted too heavy, run too far, or simply overworked yourself in the office. There’s even a chance that there’s no connection to why your body is feeling grumpy. Whatever the case may be, there’s no denying that flare-ups in this region are oh-so-common and frustrating.
While you may feel discouraged and exhausted in these moments, the best thing to do is keep moving. Nine times out of ten, mobility exercise is the answer as it’s accessible, safe, and less scary than strength-based movements.
As a kinesiologist working heavily with back pain patients, I’ve seen the same story time and time again. An individual comes in feeling tight and nervous, scared to move an inch out of fear of pain. In just minutes that same person starts to calm down and gets a new, hopeful perspective thanks to the power of well-selected mobility exercises.
The best antidote to a flare-up is pain-free graded exercises that remind the body just how functional and strong it is.
