I get that this may not be the solution you were hoping for. However, this really is the current thinking – and in my own experience – the best treatment for low back pain.
Once you have walked, and this is key, don’t just sit on the sofa. So far, we’ve warmed up and used the muscles.
We’ve also assured the brain that we’re still ok.
Now we need to do a bit of self-massage, some stretching and some strengthening.
For the key exercises I recommend, download my low back pain self-care card here.
Remember, don’t sit down until you’ve done these exercises. Then also do the exercises after each time you’ve been sitting.
In most cases, this is going to make a difference. However, sometimes we may need some extra help if the some of the deeper muscles are being a bit stubborn.
In which case, of course seek out a suitably trained soft tissue therapist such as a Jing Method advanced clinical massage therapist.