04/06/2026
Low back pain? Before you reach for more stretching, it might be worth checking if your body needs something else. 🤔
Stretching can feel helpful, but it is not always the full picture.
✨ The relief does not last
If stretching only feels good for a few minutes or hours, your back may also benefit from strength or stability work to support longer-lasting change.
✨ The same tightness keeps coming back
Recurring tightness can sometimes mean certain muscles are working overtime to help support or protect your body.
✨ Movement feels weak or unstable
If bending, lifting, or standing feels like it is lacking support, stretching alone may not address what is going on underneath.
Low back pain is often influenced by how your body moves and functions as a whole, not just one tight area.
If you are unsure what your back actually needs, our osteopaths can help assess your movement and guide you with an approach suited to you.