All the standing, bending, lifting, and twisting are sometimes too much for the spine — something you find out when lower back pain strikes. Soothing the pain can require a combination of treatments. Muscle stretching is an important approach to add to the list.Your spine is a stack of interlocking bones (vertebrae) with cushions (discs) in between, and joints (facet joints) connecting each vertebra to the next. The facet joints allow your spine to bend and twist.3 symptoms that mean your pain is probably caused by a herniated disc Why men are more likely to suffer from disc problems and need surgery The type of back pain that can come from being out of shape Why uncovering the cause of back pain can be so difficult If opioid pain relievers can ever be used safely The best way to prevent repeat episodes of back pain
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