Back and hip strains can be caused by overuse, in which repetitive movements damage muscles over time. Stressful, repetitive motions can cause the low-back muscles to become stiff and sore.

1. Stand in a doorway. Cross one leg over the other leg. 2. Reach toward the side with the leg that’s in front. 3. Push onto ...

Lower back and hip pain can be caused by several factors, including sciatica and muscle strain. Here, experts explain symptoms and treatment options.

How to do it: Stand with your feet wider than your shoulders and, while keeping your legs straight, make slow circles with your pelvis, alternating directions with each rep. Do this for 30-60 seconds.

Lower crossed syndrome occurs due to an imbalance in muscular strength in the hip, lower back, and pelvis. Typically, this happens when the hip flexors, the inner thigh’s adductor muscles, and ...

During a deadlift, a person’s hips hinge backward so they can lower themselves down and pick up the weight. They then lift the weight to the height of their thighs before putting it back down again.

The result: pain in the back, buttocks or legs. In fact, Dr. Prather says up to 25% of this type of pain is incorrectly categorized as spinal or back muscle pain, so it’s improperly treated. Dr.

Poor squatting technique or squatting too much weight are common reasons for lower back pain. Weak core muscles, poor hip and ankle mobility, and underlying injuries might also all contribute.

Granted, it doesn’t exactly sound inviting, but the simple exercise, performed with a ball, can help relieve lower back pain and reduce tension in your psoas (hip flexor muscles) and low back.