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This short video shows Lower back pain in the context of “Muscular pain in the lower back.” Prolonged sitting, poor posture or lack of movement lead to stretched or tight muscles that lose their strength and ability to support the body. This links the muscle’s location and role in movement with the areas where tension or pain may be felt.
Prolonged sitting, poor posture or lack of movement lead to stretched or tight muscles that lose their strength and ability to support the body. The clip places this within “Muscular pain in the lower back” so it is easier to understand what is happening in the area, not only where symptoms are felt.
Muscle pain is not always local. When a muscle is overloaded or lacks control during movement, tension or pain can also be felt in a nearby area.
This is an educational visual linked to “Muscular pain in the lower back.” If symptoms keep returning, restrict movement, or their source is unclear, a functional assessment is a more useful next step than guessing.