INSTANT RELIEF from Lower Back Pain and Stiffness (4 EASY Exercises!)

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Published 2023-05-26
Want to get rid of lower back pain and stiffness right now without taking a painkiller? Instead of stretches, let's get those stabilizer muscles in good shape so you feel good regardless of whether you spend your days in front of a computer, in the garden, or playing your favorite sport.

You can do these four back pain relief exercises first thing in the morning, before you go to bed, and throughout the day as needed. There's even a variation on one of the exercises that you can do while working at your desk if you start to feel a little stiff.

Coach E also gets into a short explanation of why our lower backs tend to get stiff and ache. Also, he demonstrates a very, very good reason to avoid stretching.

To get the most out of this routine, keep focused on the cues. It's all about precision today. Remember to pay attention to your alignment, breathing, muscle control, and muscle activation order during each exercise.

The only tool you'll need is some sort of long stick, dowel, or rod for the third exercise. You can use a broom handle, hockey stick, or anything similar you have lying around. It really helps with centering and maintaining stability so you don't accidentally shift your body weight.

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IN THIS VIDEO

00:00 - Intro
01:05 - Study on spinal degeneration in assymptomatic people
01:54 - Why you should avoid stretching for low back pain
03:58 - Our approach

THE EXERCISES

04:39 - Hip Bridge
07:37 - Standing Glute Contraction
11:17 - Birddog
14:52 - Activated Squat

18:43 - Next steps

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED

Study - Systematic Literature Review of Imaging Features of Spinal Degeneration in Asymptomatic Populations: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4464797/

6 Intrinsic Foot Muscle Strengthening Exercises (Fix Pain & Flat Feet):    • 6 Intrinsic Foot Muscle Strengthening...  

The Low Back Pain Solution: precisionmovement.coach/low-back-pain-solution/

ROM Coach app (free!):​ www.precisionmovement.coach/rom-yt - our beautiful mobile app to improve your mobility and help you achieve movement longevity, includes the Daily Movement Tuneup and gives you 3 new exercises that will activate every muscle and mobilize every joint in your body every 1-2 weeks (only 3-5 mins/day!)

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All Comments (21)
  • @Tash303
    I so appreciate your clear, precise demonstration. No music, no batman graphics, very grounding for us with back pain. ❤
  • Oh my goodness! I could hardly move. My back was getting worse and worse over a few days but this morning I just crawled out of bed. I was hesitant in trying these exercises because I was very uncomfortable and yes, I would say I was in pain, but I was also desperate for something to change. I ran through these exercises with him, paused at different points so that I could do them slowly and precisely. By the time I was done following him through all these exercises, the pain was gone. Still tight. But I didn’t get here overnight and I know it’s gonna take a while to retrain my muscles. I am over 60 and I have slacked very much on exercising. Now I realize I need to strengthen my core and get moving. Thank you so much. I had always planned on staying fit for the long-haul, but I didn’t realize how lax and out of shape I had become. You are surely a blessing, thank you so so much!
  • @NewmanLing
    I swear on everything in my life.... I tried about 10 different videos on back pain and the last one I did was literally making the pain worse by the day... I've been doing these excersises and following this video for about a week... And for 2 days now, I have Zero pain... ZERO PAIN.... Today is when I decided to make a proper comment informing y'all... PS. (I had lower back pain.... Pain on of of my butt muscles that I thought was early signs of Sciatica...) ALL GONE.... So I plan on doing this everyday for about 6 months... And consistently for the rest of my life... 🔥
  • @BMWDamun
    Best us of a parking ticket ever! Training this old bod to use the 4 point activation (small skinny foot etc) is helpful in real-life activities that move almost anywhere between vertical and horizontal.
  • @irjug
    I have pain in my lower back for one month. I woke up Yesterday Morning, and it was more pain than ever. I couldn’t bent or take on socks or even go to bathroom without incredible pain. I found this video, and even it was painful just to get down on the floor, i did it. It helped instantly, I took two painkillers, and the rest of the day was without pain. This morning it started hurting again, and I did the exercise again, and it helped again. Thank you for this video 🙏
  • 2 years ago, I did your hip series prior to my total hip replacement as pre-hab. Doc said he never saw someone in their late 60’s be so conditioned for surgery…said it made his job easier. And I got discharged from PT faster. I follow what you advise. Love your sense of humor showing the sponsored ads BS and using the City of Toronto parking tickets is brilliant. Just sayin’ I’m a fan and believe in the science, not the fad.
  • Good to review and deepen all that again. Number too is new for me.. great to feel this energy creeping up my spine at its sides. must be the multi fidi. I felt that getting the shoulders nicely hanging and open helps this energy to go up through the thoracic spine, now aligning the cervicals Standing as a great exercise. Can do it everywhere!
  • @alivenow7457
    Your detailed guidance, knowledge and kind spirit shine. I will be working on these for sure.
  • @laurenbx
    This channel is brilliant, so glad I’ve come across you! I’ve spent my 20s weight training and not prioritising mobility work and I’m paying the price for that lack of knowledge now. It would be great if you could put a video together for a full body mobility routine that could be done daily/a few times a week etc to incorporate into the weekly workout schedule. Thanks for providing such valuable content - wish I’d found you sooner!
  • @-Monty-
    I have been following you and several of your programs since pandemic. I have improved my mobility in many aspects and my quality of life is pretty better. You are a gift for us, your generosity sharing your knowledge, the scientific explanations about the why and how, the impressive ability to show the fundamentals of the exercises are pure gold. My warmest Thank You, Coach E
  • @blacktaxi2d
    you are a brilliant teacher, I hope you will publish a book on all your stability findings and recommendations !
  • @kseth6992
    Brilliant , the smallest of details that you have gone into make all the difference between pain relief and recovery.
  • @briannak3740
    This was incredibly helpful. I believe I’ve been doing the hip bridge wrong and increasing my lower back pain. This was the first time I actually felt immediate relief in my low back when I raised up my hips thank you so much!
  • I have been watching PM videos for a while. This instant relief video helped me immediately with stiffness and discomfort I have had for weeks. Thank very much.
  • @highlanderes
    My deepest respect. My lower back started locking up the night before moving to a new apartment, and these movements made me fit for fight. I was in total disbelief of the positive effect from just one set, right away.
  • @drakezen
    Thanks for these suggestions! I've already been doing much of this for years and it certainly helps with prevention. I've now got some new ones to add to the roster.
  • @w3r161
    I can say that these exercises help me throughout my life for over 2 years now. I learned some of them already from your earlier videos. Much appreciated 🙏
  • @sharhondab518
    Thank you! These exercises worked well for me. this morning. I plan to continue. Thank you so much!
  • @JonathanE65
    Great information and I have made these staples in my ongoing treatment of chronic low back pain.
  • Thank you so much. I have just done my first exercise with you. Wow it's great. It has helped a lot. I've had the lower back pain for a week. All of a sudden I can get up without the pain. I want to cry because I am so happy. Relief from one exercise with you. I will continue till I am normal again but will continue to strengthen my lower back . So greatful I found your site on YouTube ❤