Quick Tips for Low Back Tweaks (INSTANT RELIEF!)

Do you have a recent flare up of low back pain from lifting? In this video, Dr. Aaron Horschig breaks down how to screen your low back and some of the first steps to take to relieve the initial pain you feel.

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[johnwick]

Brother, you changed my life. I've been dealing with a lower back injury for over a year from lifting. Was out for awhile, then got to the point where I was trying to stretch the glutes, psoas, back.. Everything that was "tight", thinking that was the problem. And none of that was helping. Temporary relief and that was it. So I ended up just pushing through workouts, just trying to brace the core and push through the pain, since it didn't seem to be getting worse. But the worse days were just after long car rides, or sitting at work, and then trying to bend over. Felt like an 80 year old man. Even tried some of your videos, and nothing seemed to help. Then I came across this video.. And I thought, what the heck, it makes sense what you're saying and the stretches are slightly different from some other videos.. I felt almost instant relief the night I started them. The next day was the best I've felt in about a year. Today, I felt just as good but started having a little relapse tonight after bending a few ways I, probably shouldnt have. Just finished up another set and I feel really good again.

I hope things keep improving and I'm, eventually back to normal. That's hope I didnt have last week. At the very least, I'm feeling better, and that's a win. But if I keep working at it, I actually have hope now that I can fully recover!

[Jimoutdoors]

I’ve told so many folks about Squat University and how it’s helped so many. So many doctors can’t fix certain pains but Dr. Aaron can and does. I thought… no one knows about Squat University but then I saw 3.2 million subs. I take it back! Thank you Dr. Aaron you are a life saver!

[blondegrl]

The cat-camel stretch just relieved so much of my pain. Gonna be able to get some better sleep tonight than i thought. Thank you!!!

[jdelgado]

Tweaked my back during squats on Saturday and sitting at a cubicle for 8 hours today felt like it made it worse. Did this when I got home and OMG, you are a life saver! I was struggling putting on my socks and bending over. Having a much easier time!
This relieved so much pain!

[elichristopherson]

This video was extremely helpful to me. I’m a weightlifter and yesterday I was lifting heavy and during the lift but especially after my back got super tight, stiff, and painful. Super lucky for me that you dropped this video today and I saw it on your Instagram story. I was able to get a lot of relief and watching your videos I figured out I have really bad ankle mobility, and an imbalance in hip mobility that is making it hard for me to perform a proper squat.

[nostradamusx]

Following Dr. Stewart Mcgill and living by the words in his book literally gave me my life back. i went from spending most of my day on the floor in horrible unfathomable pain to now squatting again with no pain day to day. It is really great to see a PT spreading his word. Keep up the awesome work and the great informative videos.

[ivanramos]

Tweaked my back deadlifting earlier, watch this video and the McGill big 3 and got instant relief, thank you so much!!!!

[fourftr]

My wife has been a PTA since 2000 and been in the Physical Therapy department over 40 years needless to say I’m well in tune. Your perspective in this video is very informative. I research a lot of different PT’s on YouTube. Nobody has come out with these exercises. Thumbs up from me and I hit the subscribe bell. Mid sixties age avid golfer and skier, I battle bad back and rotator cuff techniques over surgery

[addm]

These are exactly the pain I’ve been going through for the past 6+ months! Rooting from a disc bulge in the lumbar spine. Been going thru rehab with my PT and been keeping consistent for 4 months now. Rehabing a serious injury takes patience! Emotional roller coaster! You’re content has helped me understand my personal anatomy and how my body moves. Hopefully I’ll be able to get that deep squat in the future, but for know just getting back to 100% is my focus!

[aaronchoo]

I have finally found the video for my spine ache

This is EXACTLY my problem for 2 weeks now !!! thanks for helping me understand my injury. GOD BLESS YOU

[davidcervenka]

Thanks a lot. Tweaked my back 3 week ago doing deadlifts. Its true that cat-camel helped. Also decompression by Bar-hanging felt good. Since only about 3 days ago I finally wake up pain-free in the morning :) Also stopped doing the bend-over-and-touch-my-toes excercice. I hear its not safe for lumbar discs. What was interesting thou... it didnt hurt at all while running. Now I'm back in the game, keepin my butt a bit lower and using my legs more while deadlifting..

[Kingflores]

I just hurt my back today while squatting.. it gets me 😡... the pain is crazy 🤪... definitely will try this hopefully it helps

[addahandle-kd]

Clear, concise, and confident mate. Looking healthy, strong, and focused!

[mortenhansen]

This video should be the most viewed on YouTube! You Sir, are amazing!

[andrewcadavid]

The best video on this topic hands down

[ONE-pgwd]

OMG, im a 15 yr old lifter and i had just picked up my baby bro off the floor today and tweaked my back a slight bit and got worried about wether i just ended my lifting career lol. Thank you for the upload.

[nisrinemorsi]

I love ❤ all your explanations ! Each time, it helped me ! You’re one of the best and rare people who is such an expert on this topic. Thank you 🙏 and god bless you!

[magnum]

Absolute back saver! Thanks this really helped with my pain after squats!

[lxca]

that hip drill was insanely useful. unlocked muslces i didnt know i had thank you bro