How To Cure Back Stiffness In The Morning

It's safe to say we've all at some point woken up with a stiff back. Sometimes we can't possibly think of ANYTHING we've done the day before that would cause this discomfort. But it's not always something you did, there is more too it than lifting wrong, or turning the wrong way.

Therapy expert Jerikka explains the causes of back stiffness and how to alleviate it.

1️⃣ Inactivity: When sleeping for about 6 - 8 hours your body isn’t moving. The muscle fibers and fascia stick to one another causing that stiffness. So waking up and moving helps get rid of it by removing those “cobwebs” (muscle fiber and fascia stuck together). Movement also helps lubricate the joints.

2️⃣ Hydration: The backbones contain discs that contain water. The water pushes the discs on to the nerves causing discomfort, but during the day we lose a lot of that water which reduces that pressure on the nerves alleviating that stiffness.

3️⃣ Sleeping position- Sleeping causes displacement in the spine, using pillows in between your legs, underneath your legs, under your head and even holding one, will help neutralize the spine.

4️⃣ Bed Mattress: Most people have the wrong level of comfort for their bed, sometimes the bed is too soft, sometimes it’s too hard. Some people may want to try different styles of beds such as spring-loaded, memory foam, etc.

What can help with this feeling of stiffness is stretching first thing in the morning. In this video, Jerrika gives you some stretching examples that you can try tomorrow morning:)

If you wake up with back stiffness and are going to try some of these tips, leave a “ 😴” emoji down below

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[higherlunacy]

It all started after going through depression. I definitely need to do these stretches but I'm also supplementing with vitamin D3 and magnesium, among others.
Thanks for the video!

[Catiting]

I just had to come back to thank you. I did these exercises this morning because I couldnt take the pain anymore. Now I feel so much better. I only feel the slightest pain but gosh what a relief! thank

[lucyfer.]

The crossbody exercise helped me instantly. Thanks u❤

[jahidulislam]

Thank you.I was suffering from morning back pain.After following your advices, I healed incredibly.

[JT-wnwb]

I recently started having lower back tightness when I wake up. Stretching has been very helpful!. Thank you!!

[clarec]

I need to get more pillows, thank you.

[deepatisharna]

Thank you very much! Lovely exercises

[chitralawate]

Thank you so much. You explained the causes very well & showed very simple exercises to fix it Will surely keep doing. Its helping.
God bless you!

[EmmieHunny]

I’ve been going to physical therapy for ankle instability and as part of that they’ve been having me do exercises to strengthen my hips as well. The muscles of my lower back (which are also getting worked to an extent) haven’t been too happy when I wake up in the mornings. I’m excited to give these in-bed stretches a try to see if they help!

[justinb]

Dang that helped quite a bit. Did it this evening. Almost midnight, back has been hurting all day progressively worse driving around.

[jackryan]

The video was helpful. It's been hot(108); I didn't realize it could be hydration.

[jec_ecart]

My stiffness went away when I started regular gym

[elminatoussaint]

Thanks a lot for your video because it have years my body doing that

[DoctorRickSanchez]

My back somehow feels better now after seeing this video😏

[KP_]

I am having lower left side back pain. It normally pains every morning between 5-7 am. I have history of kidney stone. I did sonography. There are 3-4 stones in size 3-4 mm. I consulted doctor and took medications. 4-5 days After completing medications again the pain started. Please suggest here...will it reduce?

[akhilbhaskaran]

Thanks a lot. Very informative video👍🏻

[Hesri_sisters]

My back pain started 2 weeks ago it only pains when I get up in the morning actually I don't get up the pain makes me wake up. I have a lower back pain and I'm 20

[gurushali]

Yes I having this for more than a years .... Is this make more problems in future ?

[manilaloves]

Thanks a lot! Quick answer why it hurts and how to relieve it. I currently got a firm spring mattress, I'm thinking of changing to all foam instead.

[sagarghosh]

Do yoga in morning ! Really helped me..