08/06/2026
Lower back injuries are almost always preventable. These three habits protect your spine whether you're lifting at the gym or carrying groceries. ⚡
Bracing your core before any load engages the deep stabilizers that keep your lumbar spine safe. Hinging from your hips instead of rounding your lower back distributes force through the strongest structures in your body. And stretching your hip flexors daily reduces the anterior pelvic tilt that compresses your lumbar discs over time.
Build these into your routine now, before pain gives you no choice. Save this for the next time you're about to lift something heavy.