Lower back tightness

[parisok]

I have this when I sit or stand for long periods. I have tried a lot of different ways to loosen this up. I have noticed when I warm up on the elipticalit tends to go away could this be hamstring or hip flexor related. not painful just annoying.

[vanzekin]

.......lmm

[Bando]

Is it lifting related?

I do sit ups after deadlifts and good mornings after squats, has made a world of difference for my lower back.

[AvsFreak]

Could also be your Gluteus Medius. Stretching throughout the day should help.

http://www.spine-health.com/wellness...ck-pain-relief

[Garage Rat]

Try hanging on a bar and traction your low back.
Do some slow rotations with your hips.
Breath nice and slowly and relax.

[cerra71]

Is it lifting related?

I do sit ups after deadlifts and good mornings after squats, has made a world of difference for my lower back.

i do the same with the good mornings and it has made a tremendous difference gaining a little strength in the back. I have degenerative discs in my low back, so i hop on the elliptical for 5 minutes before lifting weights. if it is a really bad day, i get on the precor stretch trainer, or hang over the hyperextension bench, helps get fluid going to the discs. "rag doll" pose helps if none of that is available.

[parisok]

Thanks will give that a try as not lifting related in my opinion but maybe just age LOL

[parisok]

Try hanging on a bar and traction your low back.
Do some slow rotations with your hips.
Breath nice and slowly and relax.

I will try this also thanks for the feed back