Effective Exercises to Help Tight Lower Back Muscles
If your lower back feels tight, stiff, or achy — especially after sitting for long periods — you're not alone. Tight lower back muscles are one of the most common issues Glen sees at GEPT, often linked to prolonged sitting, poor movement habits, or simply not moving through a full range of motion regularly.
In this short video, Glen walks through a few simple, joint-friendly exercises you can do at home to help release tension
Key takeaways:
Tight lower back muscles are often a movement problem, not just a strength problem.
Gentle, controlled mobility work is usually safer than aggressive stretching.
Consistency matters more than intensity — a few minutes daily beats one long session a week.
If tightness is paired with sharp pain, numbness, or tingling, that's a sign to get it checked by a GP or physio before exercising.
Struggling with lower back tightness that isn't improving on its own? Glen specialises in helping adults rebuild strength and mobility safely — including clients managing ongoing back pain or recovering from injury. Book a free consultation to talk through what's going on and build a plan that actually works for your back.