my lower back is …
my lower back is killing me…… its been a few days now (not my ass)

do you play in a …
do you play in a band called the fray?

I tried this and it …
I tried this and it works for me. Thanks for the guidance.

DANGEROUS MY i …
DANGEROUS MY i hold all my streches for 1 or 2 minutes and im super flexible..dangerous yea right hahaha

do you always …
do you always abbrvte yr wds?

FFC
funny …
FFC
funny comment

u r the man
u r the man

What are you basing …
What are you basing your opinion on?

NOOOO DONT DO THESE …
NOOOO DONT DO THESE i’m dead serious these do not help back pain but will only add conflict later on especially the seal stretch

Very informative …
Very informative video for someone like me with back problems! Just curious though, have you heard of those G2 Back Stretch mats yet? They have self guiding pictures on them to help out with the routine.

thank you, nvr knew …
thank you, nvr knew tht

this is not good… …
this is not good…When you have a Hernia or a Bulging … the best way is swimming on your back… The only way is to make your muscles stronger back and abs and de deep muscles also.

Really? I always …
Really? I always just heard you shouldn’t bounce while stretching, I’ve never heard holding a stretch for too long could be dangerous. After I work out or run, I usually hold my stretches for anywhere from 15-30 seconds, depending on stiffness/soreness.

Hmmm…shall have to keep it in mind. Thanks.

i actually do your …
i actually do your 3rd strech first cause it feeles better to compress my back muscles before doing the flexion streches

NEVER hold a single …
NEVER hold a single stretch for a whole minute. Worst advice imaginable. I wouldn’t recommend using any of the stretches he shows but ultimately it’s down to you there does seem to be a lot of positive feedback. BUT, if you are going to do it, stretch for around 8-10 seconds then relax, it can be repeated if neccessary but holding a stretch for 1 minute like he suggests is dangerous!

well that helped me …
well that helped me a lil, cheers

thanx stephpem …
thanx stephpem brother……….this really works

this works
this works

If you have low …
If you have low back pain, among a host of other ailments, there is a really good book called “Healing Back Pain” by Dr. John Sarno. It conveys, without a doubt, the most Responsible Content on the matter that I have ever come across and has nothing to do with anatomy. I highly recommend it. You can probably find it at your local library if you don’t want to purchase it. P.S. I’ve had 2 discectomies in the past – didn’t know better, and………..yeah, it’s a really worthwhile read.

LOL, you are …
LOL, you are correct. Flexion is NOT what you want to do with low back pain. You need to be evaluated by a McKenzie and/or Mulligan trained physical therapist. Flexion compresses front of disc, can increase bulge

This movement is ‘ …
This movement is ‘flexion.’ You typically want to avoid flexion w/low back pain, especially in morning as your discs imbibe fluids during night and r more susceptible to stress. When u flex, u compress anterior portion of disc and this can further increase a bulged disc. Sometimes your spinal canal can widen to accommodate bulge, however, while it ‘may’ feel good initially, u can in actuality worsen the problem. Get a McKenzie evaluation via a PT before doing anything like this if u have pain.

Thank-you
Thank-you

compress your lower …
compress your lower back when in pain DO NOT STRETCH it causes micro damage lie on your front an gredually increase the curve but dont lock your arms out like he did go onto your elbows, this man is WRONG.

thanks i needed …
thanks i needed that

thanks! stephpem, …
thanks! stephpem, you are a great guy!