{"id":255,"date":"2022-03-15T10:44:39","date_gmt":"2022-03-15T10:44:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/?p=255"},"modified":"2022-03-15T10:44:44","modified_gmt":"2022-03-15T10:44:44","slug":"best-low-back-stretches-in-2022-for-back-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/best-low-back-stretches-in-2022-for-back-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Low Back Stretches in 2022 for Back Pain!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/back-pain\">Low Back Pain<\/a> can become debilitating and extremely annoying when it continues to annoy you throughout the day. <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/about\">Our practitioners<\/a> have put together for you the <strong>Top 3 Low Back Stretches<\/strong> that will help alleviate and minimise your Low Back pain!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lower Back Erector Spinae Stretch (Lower Back Muscles)<\/strong><br><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Procedure:<\/span> (2 Variations)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>(Seated) Sit on the floor, positioning one leg straight. Cross the other leg over the top<\/li><li>Placing your foot on the outside of the thigh<\/li><li>Reach your opposite arm over the crossed leg and use it as a lever<br>to rotate your trunk.<br><\/li><li>(Laying on your back) Lay on your back with one knee bent<\/li><li>The other leg extended. <\/li><li>Roll the bent knee over the extended knee<\/li><li>Pull it towards the ground with your arm.<br><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/lower-back-stretch.jpg?resize=386%2C198&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"TMCLowBack.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-256\" width=\"386\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/lower-back-stretch.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/lower-back-stretch.jpg?resize=300%2C154&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption>Laying On Back Variation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended Tasks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-9153e689-cd82-400b-b919-8cfc201023d4\"><li>Hold the stretch for 30 seconds.<\/li><li>Perform the stretch 3 times.<\/li><li>Rest for 15-30 seconds between stretches.<\/li><li>Complete this stretch twice per day.<br><strong>Special Instructions:<\/strong><br>\u2022 Take the muscle to a point of gentle and comfortable pulling<br>\u2022 If you feel increasing tightness, discomfort or pain, ease off the stretch until you find a point your muscle can relax<br>\u2022 Breathe normally throughout, focusing on relaxation<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quadratus Lumborum Stretch (Lower Back stretch)<br><\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Procedure:<\/span> (3 Variations)<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>(Seated) With your body seated, maintain an upright position and with the arm of the side that needs to be stretched<\/li><li>Move it overhead and lean across<br><\/li><li>(Standing) put the leg of the side being stretched behind the other<\/li><li>Reach with your arm overhead<br><\/li><li>(Standing Ver.2) Using a support with your feet placed together. <\/li><li>Reach your arms overhead<\/li><li>reach over to the support to stabilise yourself.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/images.jpg?resize=385%2C329&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"TMCQLStretch.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-257\" width=\"385\" height=\"329\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption>Standing Variation <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended Tasks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-2afd76e6-00d5-477a-8b2d-11e0606cbdc0\"><li>Hold the stretch for 30 seconds.<\/li><li>Perform the stretch 3 times.<\/li><li>Rest for 15-30 seconds between stretches.<\/li><li>Complete this stretch twice per day.<br><strong>Special Instructions:<\/strong><br>\u2022 Take the muscle to a point of gentle and comfortable pulling<br>\u2022 If you feel increasing tightness, discomfort or pain, ease off the stretch until you find a point your<br>muscle can relax<br>\u2022 Breathe normally throughout, focusing on relaxation<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Piriformis Stretch (Buttock Stretch)<br><\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Procedure:<\/span> (3 Variations)<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>(Seated) Sit on the floor with your back against a wall (if possible)<\/li><li>Start with both legs straight<\/li><li>Bring one into your chest (the side needing stretch)<\/li><li>Ensure you keep the foot on the ground<br><\/li><li>(Lying down) Lay on your back with your knees bent. <\/li><li>Cross one leg (needing the stretch)<\/li><li>Rest the ankle on the on the outside of the other thigh. <\/li><li>Reach through and grab the back of your thigh<\/li><li>Pull it up towards your chest gently until you feel a stretch<br><\/li><li>(Facing the floor) Start on all fours (knees and palms on floor). <\/li><li>Cross one leg so the ankle is in front of the other knee. <\/li><li>Gently slide the body backwards<\/li><li>Keeping the lower leg on the ground.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Piriformis-stretch.webp?resize=399%2C299&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"TMCPiriformisStretch.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-258\" width=\"399\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Piriformis-stretch.webp?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Piriformis-stretch.webp?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Piriformis-stretch.webp?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption>Laying Down Variation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended Tasks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hold the stretch for 30 seconds.<\/li><li>Perform the stretch 3 times.<\/li><li>Rest for 15-30 seconds between stretches.<\/li><li>Complete this stretch twice per day.<br><strong>Special Instructions:<br><\/strong>\u2022 Take the muscle to a point of gentle and comfortable pulling<br>\u2022 If you feel increasing tightness, discomfort or pain, ease off the stretch until you find a point your muscle can relax<br>\u2022 Breathe normally throughout, focusing on relaxation<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>*Note: If you are suffering from severe <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/back-pain\">Low back pain<\/a>, shooting pains down the legs, <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/shoulder-pain\">troubles lifting limbs<\/a> due to soreness, sciatica or <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/how-can-a-chiropractor-help-with-joint-pain\/\">joint pain<\/a> and need more than just a good stretch our team of practitioners are always happy to help and <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/book-now\">bookings<\/a> are available online 7 days a week! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/book-now\">https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/book-now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Can Our Team Do To Help?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the severity of the injury or area of concern&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/about\">our practitioners<\/a>&nbsp;will treat accordingly to your complaint. Treatments that may be provided but are not limited to include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/chiropractic-adjustments\/\">Spinal manipulation<\/a>, Activator Methods, Drop Piece, SOT and other adjustive techniques can help alleviate joints that have restriction such as spinal segments and joints (LeFebvre, Peterson &amp; Haas, 2012)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/can-a-chiropractor-help-with-flexibility\/\">PNF\/PIR\/prescribed stretching<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Stretching has shown to reduce pain, improve functionality of the wrist and hand also maintains strength and improves patients in both long and short-term outcomes.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/massage-myotherapy\">Remedial Massage<\/a>, Trigger point therapy or use of <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/are-massage-guns-worth-the-investment\/\">handheld massager<\/a> \u2013 Have shown to decrease pain\/tenderness, enhance both range of motion and quality of life and influence flexibility (Shah et al., 2015) (Imtiyaz, Veqar &amp; Shareef, 2014)<\/li><li>Advice on daily living activities\/diet \u2013 This enables advice on how to change to make healthy \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 actions into habits and may offer a valuable alternative with potential for long-term \u00a0 impact. (Gardner, Lally &amp; Wardle, 2012)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/how-chiropractic-care-can-benefit-the-whole-family\/\">Prescribed exercises<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 produce more beneficial outcomes in terms of increased strength, improved function and reduced pain scores. (Fernandes, Pedrinelli &amp; Hernandez, 2015)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/dry-needling\">Dry Needling<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/cupping\">Cupping\u00a0<\/a>to the surrounding musculature to help decrease tension and inflammation around the area of the hand and forearm.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"854\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?resize=427%2C180&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"TMClogo.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?w=854&amp;ssl=1 854w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?resize=768%2C324&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/\">https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Low Back Pain can become debilitating and extremely annoying when it continues to annoy you throughout the day. Our practitioners have put together for you the Top 3 Low Back Stretches that will help alleviate and minimise your Low Back pain! Lower Back Erector Spinae Stretch (Lower Back Muscles)Procedure: (2 Variations) (Seated) Sit on the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":259,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[28,30,29,27,20,33,7],"class_list":["post-255","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorised","tag-acute-pain","tag-benefits-of-chiropractic","tag-chiropractic-care","tag-chronic-pain","tag-low-back-pain","tag-sciatica","tag-stretches"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/low-back-pain.webp?fit=493%2C335&ssl=1","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":1332,"url":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/sciatica-nerve-pain-what-you-need-to-know\/","url_meta":{"origin":255,"position":0},"title":"Sciatica &amp; Nerve Pain \u2013 What You Need to Know","date":"20 March 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Sciatica Pain Relief in Westmeadows \u2013 Osteopathy & Chiropractic Solutions Introduction Sciatica is a sharp, radiating pain that travels from the lower back down the leg. 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