If you’re one of the 10 million Brits with back pain, chances are your workouts are suffering. Need a bit of extra puff to power your run? Your back muscles are key to breathing well. Want to lift a dumbbell over your head? Yep, the muscles in your back help you raise your arms, too. Little surprise, then, that when they’re weak or tight, it’s harder to meet your fitness goals. Along with a weak core or poor posture (think too much slouching over a screen), the health of your back is compromised by tight hamstrings, weak back muscles and poor lifting technique. In fact, even prolonged stress and anxiety can risk placing added strain on your back.
