Always hated the idea of stretching before yard work, tried 5 minutes of it and it actually helped my back

For years I would just jump out of my truck and start hauling bags of mulch and carrying rocks without even warming up. Last Tuesday I woke up with a tight lower back and figured I'd give those simple floor stretches a shot before my morning job over in Springfield. Nothing fancy, just some gentle knee hugs and a seated figure four stretch on the grass. I did it for maybe 5 minutes tops, no sweat or anything. By the end of the day my back felt way less sore than usual after loading 60 bags of soil. I always thought stretching was for gym rats and yoga people but it honestly made a difference doing it right before physical work. Has anyone else found a quick stretch routine that stopped their back from aching on job days?

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hannah24018d ago

Oh wow, I was totally in the same boat. Always thought stretching was just for people who had time for it or whatever. But after I tried a quick 5 minute routine before some heavy lifting around my place last month, it was like night and day. My back didn't scream at me the next day for once.

leep3318d ago

Honestly, most people don't realize stretching helps your joints move better, not just muscles.