If your lower back constantly feels tight, stiff, or achy, you might be tempted to stretch your spine. But the real culprit is likely hiding lower down: your hips.
Your hips and lower back are intimately connected. When you spend hours sitting, your hip flexors shorten and tighten. Because these muscles attach directly to your pelvis and lower spine, they pull your pelvis forward into an anterior tilt. This mechanical shift forces your lower back muscles to work overtime just to keep you upright.
To relieve your lower back, you must open up your hips. By restoring mobility to the front of your hips, you allow your pelvis to return to a neutral position, instantly taking the pressure off your lumbar spine.
Here is how to perform the half-kneeling hip opener to unlock your back in just two minutes:
Stop chasing the pain in your back and start addressing the root cause in your hips.
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