01/01/2026
For the crisis I give you some tips! Listen my story, maybe it sounds familiar to you. (If you’ve been there too, drop your survival tips below) ⬇️
Everything started with the holidays. Days offs, no work, fewer workouts…maybe a bit longer sleeping hours than usual. And then the cold weather decided to say hi. Not exactly helping to keep the muscles warm.🥶
Slowly slowly I began to feel my lower back getting stiffer and stiffer. The days just passed and the discomfort remained. All my therapists were already on holiday 🥲 and to make things worse, I had a three-hour flight ✈️ definitely not the best combo for a happy back.
So let’s summarize what happened here:
1️⃣ My activity level dropped, which means less blood flow and less mobility for the muscles and joints.
2️⃣ Longer sitting hours and more rest days caused my postural muscles (especially around the lower back) to tighten.
3️⃣ The colder weather reduced muscle elasticity and slowed down circulation, making it easier to feel stiffness and discomfort.
4️⃣ The lack of regular stretching or bodywork meant my fascia and muscles didn’t get the usual stimulation they need to stay supple.
Small lifestyle changes like these can quickly snowball into noticeable tension. The body loves routine movement. When that stops, even temporarily, the effects show up faster than we expect. Add cold weather and travel into the mix, and your muscles will surely send you a warning signal. ❌
Long story short, i let myself be lazy and here comes the result 🤦♀️ sharp stabbing pain, stiff lower back, glutes are also affected.
But what can we do when the crisis hits❓First of all don’t panic!
✔️ Glute and piriformis massage: As I show in the video, working into the glutes and piriformis helps reduce muscle tension that often pulls on the lower back.
✔️ Keep it warm, except if: acute injury, inflammation with visible signs- swelling, redness.
✔️ Gentle mobility and stretching
✔️ Hydrate and move: Muscles are like sponges - they need water and movement to stay supple.
✔️And if you can, book a professional massage once you’re back to normal schedule. 💫
