13/02/2026
"I stretched my back... so why does it still hurt?" 🤔
You've done your stretches, felt that sweet relief, and then 30 minutes late,r you're tight and sore again. Sound familiar?
Here's what's happening: Stretching alone isn't enough.
Your body adapts to whatever position you hold the longest. If you stretch for 2 minutes but then sit hunched over your desk for the next 3 hours, your nervous system says, "Okay, I guess we're doing the hunched thing", and resets everything.
The fix isn't MORE stretching. It's MOVEMENT throughout the day.
Think of it like this: Your muscles aren't like elastic bands that stay loose once you pull them. They're controlled by your nervous system, which constantly adjusts tension based on what you're doing RIGHT NOW.
What actually works:
Set a timer for every 30-45 minutes
Stand up, walk around, change positions
Do some shoulder rolls, trunk rotations, anything that moves you differently
Even 60 seconds makes a difference
Your back doesn't hurt because you're not flexible enough. It hurts because it's stuck in the same position for too long, and your nervous system is trying to protect tissues it thinks are under threat.
Move often. Move variably. That's the game. 💯
