08/11/2026
When you are stiff in the mornings after waking up, frequently it is because of changes within the spinal discs as we sleep.
The main thing to avoid first thing in the morning is excessive forward rounding of the lower back. This puts a lot of extra pressure on potentially overinflated discs.
For example, bending down and unloading dishes or picking up heavy laundry baskets immediately after waking.