The lower back can be a hard area to stretch depending on what is causing the pain. My favorite stretch for this area is a knee to chest stretch. It’s a great stretch for your low back, hips, and knees.
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This 20-minute back pain relief stretching & exercise routine is done in real-time so it’s easy to follow along. Since back & hip muscles are often the same groups of muscles, it may also help relieve hip pain.
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The lower back can be a hard area to stretch depending on what is causing the pain. My favorite exercise for this area is a pelvic tilt. It’s a great exercise as well as a stretch for the low back, hips, and pelvis.
