General back pain can be caused by many things. Often tight back muscles will increase pain, tightness, and stiffness in the back. These back exercises & stretches may help. Buy a printable worksheet with these back stretches at: https://www.askdoctorjo.com/5-back-stretches-exercises-worksheet

Pelvic tilts and bridges are not only great stretches for the back, but they are great exercises too.


Knee to chest and trunk rotation stretches can help loosen up the back to help relax it.


Finally, a quadratus lumborum (QL) stretch may help relieve pain in the low and mid back as well as the arms.

Related Videos:

Back Pain Relief Exercises & Stretches:
https://youtu.be/2VuLBYrgG94

Lower Back Pain Back Flexion Stretches:
https://youtu.be/KNvJyfrSqW4?list=PLPS8D21t0eO-RMUZw1CSzzYRotJNy2MaM

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Back Pain Relief Stretches & Exercises:
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