The WORST Stretches For Low Back Pain (And What To Do Instead) Ft. Dr. Stuart McGill

One of the first solutions people struggling with back pain seek are lower back stretches to relieve their pain. But the truth is, many of these stretches for back pain are just short term fixes that actually end up doing more harm than good, and are the opposite of what people should be doing. A stretch meant to relieve lower back pain, like toe touches (and other similar stretches), trigger what’s called a stretch reflex, which gives you about 15-20 minutes of pain relief. But the problem is that this creates a vicious cycle of thinking that these stretches are doing good and are the only solution for relief, yet in reality are just contributing to the pain in the lower back. The key is to break this cycle. And that’s what I’ll do in this video. Here, I’ll show you how to relieve lower back pain once and for all with 4 moves.
Based on the findings of renowned back pain researcher Dr. Stuart McGill and his lab, the cat camel exercise has been found to be the least stressful way to incorporate some movement into the spine without aggravating it. For these, get on all fours and slowly move back and forth from a downward spinal curve with the head looking up like a cat and then move into a rounded spine while the head looks down like a camel. Each cycle should take about three to four seconds. 7-8 cycles are all that is needed. We’re now ready to move onto some mobilization drills for other problematic areas within the body that may be contributing to the pain in the lower back.
The first drill will target one of our major hip flexor muscles, the psoas. There’s a unique stretch meant to relieve lower back pain we can do that helps to specifically stretch this muscle. To execute it, get into a lunge position with one leg in front and raise your opposite arm overhead as you descend into the lunge. Then, bend your torso slightly to the side away from your back leg and drop your shoulder back to further target and stretch the psoas. You should feel a deep stretch in the psoas located in front of the hip of your back leg. Hold this position for a couple seconds and then take a step forward to switch your front leg and the raised arm and repeating the sequence. The goal is to perform six strides at a time.
Next, we want to move onto a drill that will help us further mobilize and open up the hips while strengthening some of our important hip muscles. This is critical when it comes to learning how to relieve lower back pain. To improve this, we’ll use a mobilization drill called hip airplanes. For these, assume a single leg stance, brace your core, and grip the floor with your planted foot. Then, place your hands on your hips and rotate your torso forward over your planted leg while kicking your back leg behind you. Keep the back leg completely straight and your planted leg knee in a slightly bent position. Next, rotate your hips in towards your planted leg (hip internal rotation) and then transition to rotating it away from your planted leg (hip external rotation). Aim for a total of 3 sets of 3 reps with this movement.
The last of the back stretches is going to help with the daily upkeep of your back. To perform it, simply stand with your arms overhead and count to 10. Then, reach higher and farther back for another count of 10. In this position, deeply inhale and work your way into an upright and stress free standing posture. By breaking up every 20-30 minutes of prolonged sitting with this drill, you’ll be able to prevent an excessive buildup of stress on your lower back.
So, as a summary, here are the stretches for back pain you should do:
Cat Camel: 7-8 cycles
Psoas Stretch: 6 strides
Hip Airplanes: 3 sets of 3 reps each side
Spine Hygiene Stretch: Perform after prolonged periods of sitting
Ideally you want to do these daily or even multiple times a day. At the same time though just keep in mind that back pain is specific to you and your situation, and there isn’t a general fix for everyone.
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TIME STAMPS:
00:00 - Stretches to avoid
1:35 - "Good stretch" #1
3:20 - "Good stretch" #2
5:58 - "Good stretch" #3
7:39 - "Good stretch" #4
9:24 - Action plan

[@sergecouture6721]

I rarely comment on videos but just wanted to say that this guy is providing quality science based information with a world renowned researcher, excellent demonstrations and absolutely no filler content.

[@chefboiardeeznutz9881]

Aren't you the guy in the video that got his back cracked? I think I saw you last night on youtube

[@deeptiwari1483]

Sucking science

[@redbeard8913]

@@incorectulpolitic ok come on now back to your room, there's a good boy!

[@murrayjanis3619]

@@incorectulpolitic This explains so much about the Trump presidency and his cult following.

[@incorectulpolitic]

@@redbeard8913 what an informative, enlightening, educational, intelligent and intellectual comment you just landed there. We learned so much from your comment(s). Keep it up! Thank you.

[@shehanism]

@1:48 - cat & camel @5:04 - psoas strech @6:31 - hip airplanes @8:36 - spine hygiene

[@DefeatLust]

Thank you for the time stamps. And also thank you for not saying "thank me later."

[@shehanism]

@@DefeatLust lol no probs

[@WildnUnruly]

THANK YOU!

[@chrisjordan6693]

Thank you

[@naxotogo]

@Hien Thanh maybe its too severe and you should see an expert, or maybe youre doing them wrong(?). Remember these are stretches, not strength excercises, so you shouldnt strain the muscles on your core but try* to decrease the pressure between your vertebrae.

[@irenahouseholder3348]

This is absolutely unbelievable. I have had crippling lower back pain for months and tried every one of the "WORST" stretches, with no improvement, the pain was present 24/7. After two days of these four exercises, my pain is 80-90% better, it is actually hard to believe the improvement. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@arseniy]

hows it going now? cuz there is always placebo effect could be when trying smth new.

[@marekmarecki7720]

@@arseniyhey its impossible but after two days of making these new exercises it was better!!!! Only two days!! After 2 years of pain… now its like 2 weeks and seriously its helping. Holy moly its a mirracle!! I was looking for so many things to get help with my lower back pain and only adding these 3 things helped me (1 doggy style i was already meaking).

[@AloisiaToilolo]

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[@mcrsmash8319]

These didn’t work for me I tried them for 2 months did nothing

[@marekmarecki7720]

@@mcrsmash8319 this should only help you not heal you. Im making this every single darn day and hoping it stay so, dont go worse

[@rojanadhikari9606]

00:00 - Stretches to avoid 1:35 - "Good stretch" #1 3:20 - "Good stretch" #2 5:58 - "Good stretch" #3 7:39 - "Good stretch" #4 9:24 - Action plan

[@rosej5029]

Thank you!

[@KING_B00]

Good bot

[@raidantarctica7551]

Thanks 🙏

[@paulbequette4994]

TY. Saves me time!

[@saraiday1646]

❤❤

[@DrSwole]

1:05 “if those stretches cured you, you wouldn’t be watching this video” 😂 touché Jeremy, touché

[@FNorbert]

actually...these stretches cured me (not only these ofc). I did it all day and iam god now. of course i can accept that these stretches wasnt good for me...so next time i will do others.

[@sijigs]

YT algorithm brought me here

[@NordicFragrance]

It's not about curing, many people with damaged discs in the spine (myself included) will never be fully cured. It's more about reducing pain and avoiding making the damaged worse. And those streches worked wonderfully wellfor that purpose!

[@mikecurtis11]

@@FNorbert this was my immediate thought too. Those "bad" stretches *helped* my lower back pain. But I think the important difference is I did *not* have disk damage. I have poor flexibility, tight muscles, and spasms. All of which is gone now. I did some of the "bad" stretches, and also some of the McGill exercises too. Tried lots and kept what helped.

[@salty8544]

Once again we meet again ;)

[@sharksaver5579]

You had the right idea to release a video like this after a whole quarantine where everybody is sitting for hours.

[@megandonegan1818]

I'm 38 and out of nowhere I could not even move. My back was so tight and I was in shock. Unsuccessfully I was trying yoga poses for a few days then thankfully found this video. It saved me!! After 2-3 days of these stretches I am back to 100%. I am committed to watching this every morning and night. I refuse to have another setback!!! Shoutout to everyone else in the comments whose like me and your back has been saved!!Thank you to Jeremy and the doc for life changing video.

[@shabanabegum4579]

I think 38 is the magic age at which you get sudden back aches out of no where 😕

[@mbal4052]

@@shabanabegum4579 try being 48 🙄😂

[@steveenczi8967]

My dumbass was 25 😒

[@aalx1922]

@@steveenczi8967 24 here

[@AdGameRr]

Ever heard of doctors? They can be quite useful when you experience health issues.

[@AmolKolte]

You are a GEM Jeremy! I had been having this lower back pain for several months and it was getting to the point where I couldn’t bend to pick up something off the floor. I started these exercises several days ago and my pain has greatly diminished and my range of motion has gotten so much better. My backpainseal cb-295 helped destressing my pinched nerve that was causing a shooting pain in my left leg. I plan to do these exercises on a regular basis to keep the pain away. I am so thankful.

[@jonathonhilton2902]

I have been roofing for 21 years and suffer from lower back pain everyday these simple exercise really help me a lot, I am testimony this is no bull shit. I appreciate you alot my pain has reduced in just 2 days of doing these exercise.

[@bugnut82]

Damn that's awesome. I just found this video and the same thing as you. Up until now, the only relief I ever got was after the chiropractor cracking my back, it would feel good for about a week and then go back to locked and sore. I tried so many stretching videos, but this one worked the best. Especially the one with the bend front leg, and the arm up. Are you still doing these?

[@bryce817]

I do flooring and my back pain is terrible. Started years before I even starting working after getting kicked in the fight really bad. Now my ql muscle is tight as can be and everyday I get bad spasms and flare ups. Just hired a couple extra workers for my flooring business, no way can I work alone anymore.

[@mrray6983]

@@bryce817 I wish you good luck Steve, I installed carpet and vinyl for 20 plus years and dealt with back pain for most of those years. Pinched nerves, arthritis and pinched nerves in hip flexors have left me with numbness in both thighs that get irritated when I walk or stand for a period of time. Knees are sore but I was taught to respect them so no major damage there. Been off the floor since 2007 and I miss it but I'm to old to do it anymore. I'll be 60 in August. What I found is the older you get the longer it takes to heal, thank God I had a good chiropractor during my career. I'm going to give these exercises a try.

[@MoiseGaby]

How many times a day You doing?

[@jonathonhilton2902]

@@MoiseGaby twice a day morning and evening

[@jettgijs]

Thank you so much!!! I have been doing wrong exercises for years with no improvement, actually being in more pain right after doing them! Now a short session doing the psoas stretch is all I need to bounce back to being completely pain free! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@laneyfran]

00:00 - Stretches to avoid 1:35 - "Good stretch" #1: Cat and Cow: 6 to 8 cycles 5:15 - "Good stretch" #2: Psoas Stretch - adapted hip flexor stretch: 6 strides per side 6:30 - "Good stretch" #3: Hip Airplanes: 3 sets of 3 reps each side 8:40 - "Good stretch" #4: Spine Hygiene Stretch: Perform after prolonged periods of sitting 9:24 - Action plan

[@zeke2667]

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[@wholeshebang1]

@laneyfran - Thanks for that recap - and for correctly naming the first yoga stretch combination as cat / *cow,* not _camel,_ which makes no sense, as both a "scared" cat's and a camel's silhouette resemble an *upward arched* back shape, whereas a cow has a swayed, *downward arched* back.

[@user-rs8kk7rf9r]

@@wholeshebang1 I see this mistake you mentioned made by people that dont know or do yoga. Not that it matters, the excersize/ stretch is amazing for your back and getting those life giving juices floeing in there!! If spine is flowing and active, your life will change tremendously. Seriously.

[@mikojamiko4659]

What means cycles in first stretch? Its just same like reps? Or cycle is set? 😅 my english isnt that good and i dont want to do anything bad.

[@user-iy3tf4jn9o]

I was just dying with Back pain and this video saved my day. I rarely comment on videos but the pain relief is real... Thank you so much!

[@finishyabreakfast21]

Thanks Jeremy. Hurt my lower back a few weeks ago. Besides sprained ankles while hooping, I haven't had a pain like this before so I was feeling very down. I wasn't used to being so limited. This video helped me recover. I feel normal again 😭. I feel for anyone with permanent or ongoing pain.

[@Sytagzi]

wow, the visualization of the movements during the interview gave it so much more added value! Great video again Jeremy!

[@darkwave957]

Easily one of the best channels on KZbin. Covers every detail, and is 100% correct. Keep up the good work

[@tdtadesse547]

The only KZbin channel whose ads I will gladly sit thru. This is a compilation of information you can’t even pay for. Thank you so much!!

[@serginyaegg2302]

I did the 'wrong stretches' yesterday. I felt like an 80 year old with osteoporosis as I tried to pathetically limp my way to the toilet. Today, I did the 'correct stretches' and I feel SO MUCH BETTER. Thanks Jeremy for reminding us that we shouldn't trust information from anyone we see online.

[@danielbarendregt9847]

What about sitting toe touches?

[@promax9159]

This was not onlinr information, the regiestered doctors in the private clinics and government hospitals are recommending these excercises

[@JKnksrsly]

can confirm. I was handed a (nice laminated) pamphlet with a picture of the back skeleton with at least 1 and 3 in them around 06 ​@@promax9159

[@scott-88]

Woah, that psoas stretch... That's a game changer. I don't think I've ever felt that before. It feels warm, and I feel more positive about fixing this all of a sudden

[@blackedelweiss601]

yeah after watching this video I realized that is my current problem spot

[@charlesleslie4925]

Thank you so much. I have been on the cycle of temporary relief by doing all of the wrong stretches you had pointed out. I have been unable to work for weeks each year. Now I have seen improvement since watching this video. I so thankful to you 2.

[@timothyseavey3243]

the BEST video I have ever seen on dealing with low back pain; very clear, very informative and excellent visuals. Many thanks.

[@randomme7853]

I wanna cry. I am so thankful that I found this video... i have been sitting down a lot for online classes and right now is exam week. My back has been acting up like crazy but these stretches helped to soothe it out.

[@JWard2]

How are you feeling now?

[@ZardozBeats]

I can honestly say that this is the best method for lower back rehab there is. Over the past 4 years I had at least 2 instances where my lower back was extremely stiff, trouble bending over without support. This was either caused by carrying something heavy, or a mistake in the gym. Just a few days of repeating the exercises in this video and it solved everything. For more extreme cases it can last a bit longer. Please follow the advice, it truly works.

[@AB-if8pd]

One of the best video on KZbin describing the lower back pain and its associated extremities as well as recommended exercises (not stretching) that really relieve the pain and prevents long-term pain as the result of not doing those wrong stretches. Bravo.

[@paulitravelwellness6085]

It’s just incredible! PSOAS it was the answer to my severe pain that has been coming back .. Doing just few moves from the video I felt 80% less tension in the lower back ! THANK YOU 🙏🏻

[@chakinabox]

Glad the algorithm pointed me to this video! I started experiencing some back pain in a specific spot and started looking up daily stretches and yoga poses I could do to alleviate it and improve my posture and overall spinal health. Thank you for pointing out that the knee pull to the chest being one of the ones to avoid because I did start doing those which like you said did provide temporary relief only for it to come back worse at some point in the day!

[@imfeelinggoodnl]

Thank you both so much for this! The hip airplanes are challenging, even when I hold on to something, but I felt so much better after a few days of doing this.

[@carolmcln5028]

I'm afraid for my knees on the hip airplanes.

[@ArimayPi]

Wow, this was the best video I've found on the subject! Thank you for the great visual aids and the scientific backing from Dr.McGill.

[@aidasark3771]

Oh man this is everything I’ve been experiencing for the last almost two years. I can do the traditional stretches it makes everything worse and I always have a hard time getting into the psoas. Thank you so much 🙏

[@eduardogomes7680]

I literally do all of the ones he demonstrated as wrong lmao

[@RockWonder210]

Same. I really was wondering why my back pain was still there after doing all the wrong stretches

[@Midhun2401]

Me too

[@rfgattu00]

They are not wrong. Just a bait.

[@ahso7473]

Some experts say it's good, some say it's bad . I don't know what to believe in anymore. "Exercises you are doing wrong" seen a lot of these and what's next "you are breathing wrong" ?

[@michaelkariv]

They did not say all are totally wrong. At least one was good for one muscle but not the other, longer one. And they only target spine. So I would guess the wrong stretches do less good, not as effective if you have a spine probs

[@GibsonWKim]

I really appreciate Dr Stuart McGill's expert knowledge and Jeremy for bringing this kind of information to a larger audience at large. Thanks to you all!

[@generay6807]

I’m pushing 60 and have a history of (and procedures done), on my back. Just came across this video. I felt results immediately. Thanks for posting.

[@bobyu355]

My lower back has been hurting for the past few days. It feels better already after doing this set of exercises once! Thank you so much for this video!

[@hockeyandsoccer4ever]

As a 25 year old 2 years out from major back surgery, these videos are greatly appreciated! Thank you so much brother. Keep up the great work. You are helping out many people

[@diamondmidnightgardener]

What a great set of moves. I have had lower back pain for 40 years and this might be the first time I've actually released it myself. 1000 thanks!

[@MarvelousMaterial]

Thats great! I start off with an easy stretch of the psoas muscle that susan koenig taught and then add to a 90 second piriformis stretch. It takes time but we all can heal.

[@tobylinton9926]

I'm 16 and have 2 stress fractures in my lower back. the first exercise is a life saver

[@MarvelousMaterial]

@@bigguh1 I do it with a foam roller....learned it from these guys kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5Dcd3hol9l3qpI

[@andresramirez5714]

Wow, I’ve watched so many videos on what stretches to do for lower back pain relief and this is by far the best one. My back pain really reduced by doing these stretches, honestly great job and great content.

[@kentmagruder390]

I have done almost all of these stretches that you say to stop, for the last few years to keep me more limber, and they have worked GREAT for me.

[@ericwalker6546]

Oh wow! These are the stretches we were taught in gym classes to stretch for warming up. Thanks for the corrections!

[@jakedecicco6888]

THIS IS THE BEST LOWER BACK PAIN VIDEO ON KZbin!!! I have watched dozens & dozens of videos for disc related pain and so grateful to have found this one! HIGHLY RECOMMEND 👏🙌

[@lauriew.6458]

I am a huge fan, thank you! My brother is a spinal surgeon who introduced me to Stuart McGill, and now after herniating my disc, I discovered this channel. Thank you.

[@dmoede]

I'm a back pain sufferer for 20+ years. These exercises, combined with your easy to follow instructions and summaries are super helpful. I'm excited to put in the work and optimistic it will help. Thank you and Dr. McGill for this invaluable information.

[@VitalityFitnessScience]

I suffer under backpain pretty much and it might really be that I just dont do proper back stretching. Saved the video for later, excited to see what I might do wrong. Keep sharing🤙

[@vladan_zivanovic98]

Did it help, any info??

[@VitalityFitnessScience]

@@vladan_zivanovic98 definitely! It got better for sure, but I did not do it so intensively to be honest, like 2 times a week for 20 min. Maybe thats enough I dont know but I feel better

[@capulet_belmont]

I love how clear you made the moves! Thank you.

[@MajaLoncar]

Copied from here,might be useful!!Thanks!! Will review: 1:55 cat and camel max 7-8 reps. 4:43 psoas stretch (and avoid prolonged sitting) 2 sec per side 6x, basically lunge with back leg's arm up over head. 6:30 hip airplanes 3x3sec. 8:00 or 8:30 stand up every 20-30 minutes and lift hands together overhead, breathe deep

[@moses9595]

In second exercise i feel strech in right and left side of back

[@Eastbaypisces]

thing is not errbody can get up err 30 min i drive trucks so sometimes im sitting for an hour or more

[@kalebward4029]

@@Eastbaypisces den doo it err our er sum lik dat bru no whatim sain blud

[@ChadK-iz4vc]

I am currently having back pain and these stretches helped a great deal. So glad I came across this video. Thank you!!!

[@EVERYWHERE_MAN]

_NGL I LOVE THIS CHANNEL WORK OUT IM NOT MUSCULAR YET BUT I FEEL MORE CONFIDENT AND MOTIVATED WHEN I WORK OUT_

[@ChuckwaldMartin]

just remember, no more then 10 sets per body part, about 3 minute per exercise, 8-20 rep range, go within 2 reps of failure or even to failure. Wish I had this advice when I started

[@nobhill9333]

I like the way he explains why each exercise is beneficial and how to do each exercise with excellent detail. I feel his ability to talk to the audience is one of the best demonstrated on the internet. The exercises he presents are great and have benefitted me.

[@midoann]

From 🇯🇵 thank you. I was doing all the wrong exercises you’d mentioned 😢. After doing all the exercises dr Stuart recommended and you responsibly (you search and give the best to your followers) are sharing, I immediately felt pain relieved. I’m back to my chores even though cloudy days are the worst for me. Arigatou.

[@benedit71]

Thank you for sharing this, I just started doing 3 of these exercises today and there is a decrease in my sciatica pain.❤

[@Kaiwhearty5251]

I’ve had a year of constant pain and these stretches are the only thing that have helped in the long term thank you so much ❤️

[@user-vv1ox4qg9r]

Glad it worked for you! Can you please tell us after how many days did your back pain feel better? Because mine is too painful.

[@richardsunday1612]

This needs to be the new me too, starting immediately

[@vaballard1]

My sh*t fucked up too...

[@Qadeem__]

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[@jimmybttl594]

Same here... thank u so much for giving these exercises.. 👍love from india ❤️🇮🇳

[@robertarzumanov9119]

Great video, thanks a lot! I've been struggling with erectors' stiffness for some time since massive drop in movement came with quarantines and almost permanent home-office. Tried different stretches, foam roller, but nothing really helps permanently. Gonna practice it today in the gym! Hopefully, it will kick start their "rehabilitation" to the optimal state I had before 👍

[@sim7384]

Such valuable information and exercises, can't thank you enough 😊

[@shivrajathani1364]

Thanks Jeremy for bringing Doc on to explain the entire sequence - Wonderfully explained

[@luketcg]

Thanks!! Liked, sub'd, shared... Will review: 1:55 cat and camel max 7-8 reps. 4:43 psoas stretch (and avoid prolonged sitting) 2 sec per side 6x, basically lunge with back leg's arm up over head. 6:30 hip airplanes 3x3sec. 8:00 or 8:30 stand up every 20-30 minutes and lift hands together overhead, breathe deep

[@moses9595]

Cat and camel 3 sets??

[@kingo5940]

@@moses9595 no. just 6-7 reps. thats it

[@kodymonroe2613]

This guy is the best, quality every time

[@Abdul05519]

This is the first day have followed your excercises felt something vibrated in my body. Earlier doing all those unwanted excercises regularly now stopped it. Thanks and will observe for a month your excercises lets hope for the best.

[@kadentorres688]

Dude I love the way you do your research, I just found you out and you’ve got a long time follower!

[@persako]

Thank you for always helping us improve our life style ♥️♥️

[@rdpcl]

Thank you so much! Out of a dozen back stretching videos, the only one that made my lower back pain go away is this one. The PSOAS stretch is truly a game changer.

[@Konradvip]

Could you please tell me if your pain is back or not? I was doing wrong exercises till today and now starting exercises from video.

[@LJunction]

Jeremy, thank you so much for sharing this, you have no idea how much this has helped me! Thank you Dr Stuart!

[@justinfarmer2365]

Thank you soooo much for this video! Much like the other people on these comments my back was in so much pain I was missing work and not able to hardly walk. After doing these stretches I can finally stand up straight again and move around.

[@arthritisadventure]

Such great timing for all of those “work from homers” working on the couch! Save your back with these!!

[@wesleycampbell2730]

Anything with Dr. McGill is gold!

[@MugmaDays]

For a week I was in pain and had missed all my workouts. Was considering visiting a physio and youtube recommended this. Just did as was suggested and miraculously, the pain has disappeared (After just one session, took like 5 minutes to complete). This guy is a legend! Many Thanks

[@DT-le3qq]

This was simple and helpful. Made a difference on the first day. Thank you!

[@leilarodriguez3709]

Dude, thank you, I was doing the stretches while watching the video and the immediate relief it brought was amazing. You and DR. hit the nail on the hammer with the hip flexor stretch. No matter how much I streching my hip flexors it did absolutely NOTHING for my hips. Very much going to incorporate all these daily!

[@carlosalvarado2892]

I was having lower back pain from lifting weight heavy and using the exact static stretches condemned on this video, I felt immediate relief, like magic. I am still sore but I feel a considerable improvement on the pain. Thank you for posting this video

[@andrewwinoto2421]

Thank you Jeremy and Dr. McGill. It was my Psoas muscle all along that was weak and problematic (probably due to prolonged sitting) I will do these exercises everyday. I *will* get out of this vicious cycle and get my life back..!

[@user-vh4kh6im2l]

I’ve had a year of constant pain and these stretches are the only thing that have helped in the long term thank you so much ️

[@mcapone0121]

perfect timing!! ive had lower back pains for a week now, might be due to trying to push myself harder on deadlift to break my pb and also back posture and stretching afterwards. THANKS JEREMY!!!

[@CPTWalt]

Man the psoas stretch is legit! I wont ever forget this stretch, thanks for sharing!

[@johnmule9419]

This is excellent information and really helped with my recent back issues. Thank you so much. This combined with Dr. McGill's great book have me on the road to recovery.

[@kyuubie18]

I love this guy’s videos. It’s definitely built with science, just as what their website says, which proves that it’s more effective. I did it and it was an immediate relief. Thanks Jeremy! 💪🏼

[@sharkynet]

Thanks guys. You really did great favour to people like me. I used to do those "harmful stretches" during the lockdown and harmed my back.. with all these moves (except for the hip airplaines which hurts a bit)..make me feel much better. All the 💕😘

[@eitanrosenblatt4725]

I love this series on activating the core and glutes. Pilates helped me a ton with this. I used to train my hip flexor and back to do what my glutes and core should've been doing, so I overcompensated and got injured. This is something everyone needs to fix before they get into heavy excercises

[@sean.momentum]

Glut strength is so under rated by so many. Maybe it’s pride stopping guys doing it? I’m the same and now I’m so good to be back!

[@Expert_Advice]

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[@jandebeck5619]

Thank you for making this video. The excersises are very well explained and they feel very good for my spine!

[@Fremulshmat]

This is a very useful video. It’s well explained and well produced. Thanks for posting.

[@mojavelinux]

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for this video. Two weeks ago, I injured either my back, hip, or both while doing a workout. The next morning, I couldn't stand up or even roll over in bed. It felt like there were swords going through my back. At first, I was trying to exactly the stretches you've said not to do. As you'd expect, my back wasn't getting better. I felt like a kept reinjuring it. I then came across this video (in the middle of the night) and immediately started doing the exercises you and Dr. Stuart McGill have recommended. Now, my mobility has returned and nearly all the pain is gone. You're a lifesaver duo! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@dor476]

I came here to leave almost this exact comment. I'd like to add that the set, explanation and lack of fillers is fantastic. I love to the point. Also I'm purchasing the book today for my guy because he's suffered back issues for years. Thank you, I appreciate this very much.

[@ko5te]

Brother I had 6 days of terrible pain that interfered with my workout. After doing this for 2 days I am almost pain free. You continue to be the best for gymcontent.

[@tuyetcong-ton-nu1388]

Thank you for this informative and helpful video!

[@claudiocarnot1987]

Hey Jeremy, this really helps. Thanks a lot for sharing👍🏾

[@withhopemeemee6552]

This is the best Channel I have ever seen 👍you helped me a lot . I have pain all my right side hand, shoulder, back, leg and my foot finger I feel Numb on it, even my left shoulder especially between shoulder . I have been suffering for 4 years. it is so painful I couldn't sleep cause of the pain. I practiced all your exercises but most of your exercises in gym. I want exercise at home cause I don't have gym equipments.

[@ZERO-hy3gt]

I did the hip airplane exercise and like 50% of the pain is away and my back feels so much better I can even go to sleep without a sharp stabbing pain bothering me whenever I lie down. Thanks so much, this just feels like a miracle

[@hogfarts1661]

I KNOW. It’s incredible.

[@nunu4evaaa]

FAX

[@diego81990]

Yeah them airplanes really opened my lower back.

[@Konradvip]

Could you please tell me if your pain is back? I was doing wrong exercises till today and now starting exercises from video.

[@markbeck8384]

Wow, these really helped. I did sort of an approximation of some of them already, but the tips made them work much better. Thank you. I just retired from being an ice skating coach; and now have found myself sitting in front of a computer or sleeping much more often. I have been stiffening rapidly, especially my lower back; and it has only been 2 months. I will incorporate these in my morning stretch! I have also found that doing an Asian squat periodically helps.

[@Thebitcoinconsultant]

Nice one Jeremy, I found my self pausing and then doing each of the key reps /sets recommended. Great vid!

[@MiguelFlores-ze1di]

I have had lower left back pain for 6 weeks. These exercises have helped me recover from pain up to 85 %. I was in major pain until I started doing these exercises. I was also taking 800mg Motrin pills twice a day. This my second day doing these exercises and I did not need a Motrin at all for today. Thank you so much Jeremy. I truly appreciate what you have done for the masses.

[@daffahanifuddin9881]

Can i ask how are you doing now, Is the back pain still there?

[@kierstenflaws1795]

Was just speaking about this topic with a friend. Thank you both so much for another informative and useful video!

[@carlositurralde6054]

Job in i

[@paradeepkarateassociationo5011]

Before or after workout???

[@aisharogers8174]

thank you so much! i didnt get full pain relief but immediately after i did the psoas stretch i could stand up straight again!! after a whole day of feeling sorry for myself im so grateful i found this video. thank you thank you thank you

[@PastorStevens7]

Thank you, new subscribers & wife & daughter need this too, will share ❤🙏

[@lankowlllyk]

Holy crap! I've had sciatica and general lower back pain for the last 4 years and have just put up with it and adapted my workouts accordingly, but after trying these out for literally only 5 minutes I feel like i can squat and pick things up with almost no stress on my lower back. Thank you :''')

[@aakeebamin1782]

I was literally doing the stretches not to do for my back pain as I got the notification for this... you’re a legend

[@anilchungkham9921]

Thank you so much for bringing such valuable content with scientific research and renowned professionals

[@tammyburke9453]

this looks so simple and yet very helpful ❤❤❤

[@MB-gt7qb]

Thank you so much for this. I had a back injury several weeks ago. Once I was able to I started doing the 'wrong' back stretches and the pain got worse over the following week or two. Your exercises have helped my back feel 95% better in a week, especially cat / camel which I do 4 or 5 times a day.

[@joshblunt7165]

New stretches, I like it. I stretch 5 days a week and it helps massively with my training...and sleep 💪

[@TomasGO85]

Amazing!! After 1 year I found what I really needed. Thanks Jeremy! 🙌🙌🙌

[@scolio-misti]

I’ve been to PT and MD and just could not get over my back pain. I didn’t think of it as chronic, but it was. It was also Neuroplastic. I just learned about pain reprocessing therapy reading the book, “The Way Out.” I wish someone had told me that I had Neuroplastic pain and no amount of PT would heal me bc there was nothing wrong with my body. I encourage you to do a video on chronic pain explaining the phenomenon of Neuroplastic pain. This understanding would have saved me years of trying to heal my body that wasn’t broken. Now I can work out to get strong and stay healthy instead of working out to try to relieve pain.

[@TimothyLeeMSOTCPT]

The psoas stretch has been crucial to preventing sciatic nerve pinching in my glutes (piriformis syndrome). The "shoulder back" cue is critical to get the psoas to stretch properly. Also, loving the spinal hygiene stretch. So simple but feels so good! Thanks for another one, Jeremy!

[@batuhankurtulus3201]

@A H same areas on me

[@jokebre]

I don't feel anything, only my upper back 😐

[@piet10000v]

Yeah I also don't feel anything with the psoas stretch. What am I doing wrong?

[@kamilaiskhakova7125]

This one actually made my lower back feel tight and painful :(

[@smca7271]

The shoulder back is the key it tilts your hips anterior which makes the stretch happen....if the psoas is tight you will feel it.

[@EngineeringwithDrKelseyJoy]

Wow!! I practice yoga regularly, but still have back problems. My fiance has much more severe back problems. We just did these stretches together while watching this video. We really felt the stretches and appreciated the very clear descriptions of where and how to feel them. I just finished writing up a 10 minute yoga routine incorporating all these that we are now committing to every day. Super excited to see how we feel in a couple months! Thank you for this incredible video!

[@l2p200iqPlays]

so, how are you 2 feeling after 2 months?

[@EngineeringwithDrKelseyJoy]

@@l2p200iqPlays if I was more consistent, probably even better. I have been pretty consistent with the hip dip/lift move and notice that helping, but need to revisit the others. 😂

[@coryjohnson2486]

@@EngineeringwithDrKelseyJoy DoCtOr EnGiNeEr YoGa ExPeRt MaStEr NaRcIsSiSt

[@hereismatias]

@@EngineeringwithDrKelseyJoyhi Kelsey, any updates on the back pain? Were these helpful in the long run?

[@EngineeringwithDrKelseyJoy]

@@hereismatias I don't stick with it enough, but I do the hip dips a decent amount and it definitely helps!

[@analekaites5215]

I just did the recommended exercises and that brought instant relief. Thank you so much Jeremy and Dr Stuart for sharing the information. Much appreciated.

[@Angelobambino23]

Finally found this video after using it in my past injury and worked like a charm. Recently hurt it again, which was due to poor lifting technique at work and inactive from lifting at gym. If you guys lift with proper form and technique plus stay consistent it will prevent injury moving forward. Stay healthy guys and these stretches will have you feeling better in no time!