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An achy lower back can make everyday movements feel way more difficult, including getting up from the floor and even putting on your seatbelt. And your regular exercise routine can take a hit too, since lacing up to move your body can seem not-so-appealing when your back is bothering you.
But staying sedentary can actually make it worse. Movement ushers blood flow and oxygen to your muscles, which can help reduce stiffness and turn down the signals of discomfort from your brain, Lara Heimann, M.S. in physical therapy and founder of LYT Yoga , tells Prevention.
While any kind of movement can be helpful, paying extra attention to your…
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