10.7. Troubleshooting Lower Back Issues

Lower back pain is a near-universal experience, even for younger people. And while there is no magic cure for back pain, there are a lot of things you can do to strengthen and stabilize your back to minimize your chances of new or worsening back pain. Here we take us through the anatomy of back pain, what symptoms to look for, and how to think about the role of pain. We then explain and demonstrate how to breathe, stretch, and strengthen to improve and prevent back pain.

 

Keep this page bookmarked and refer to the chapter-marked movements the next time you experience lower back issues.