How To Loosen Tight Lower Back Muscles?

Apply a heating pad or warm compress for 15–20 minutes

Take short walks to keep the muscles gently moving

Do gentle knee-to-chest stretches

Do a child’s pose stretch

Do a cat-cow stretch

Do a pelvic tilt exercise

Do a seated forward fold gently

Do a lying spinal twist

Stretch the hip flexors

Stretch the hamstrings

Use a foam roller on the glutes and upper back

Massage the lower back muscles lightly

Practice deep diaphragmatic breathing

Avoid prolonged sitting

Stand up and move every 30–60 minutes

Maintain good posture while sitting and standing

Stay hydrated

Use over-the-counter pain relief if appropriate

Rest from heavy lifting or twisting movements

Sleep with a pillow under the knees when lying on your back

Sleep with a pillow between the knees when lying on your side

See a healthcare professional if pain is severe, persistent, or worsening

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