02/23/2026
Almost everyone I see with a “bad back” is blaming the wrong thing. Most of the time, the low back isn’t the primary problem — it’s the area compensating for hips that don’t extend, a thoracic spine that doesn’t rotate, or ankles that don’t load properly. When one joint stops moving well, another one works overtime. Overtime turns into irritation. Irritation turns into pain. So people stretch their back, rest for a week, and wonder why it keeps flaring up. It’s not because your back is weak. It’s because something else isn’t moving. Fix the restriction, and the back usually settles down fast. Follow along for some stretches coming up next.
DM me “WHY” if you want to know what I’d check first in your case.