Not only was my pain persistent, but the advice I was getting, "Don't lift heavy things in the gym", "You need to stretch more", and "You are wearing out your back", led me to become more frustrated. During my search for a remedy for this problem...

A practical, evidence-based guide to understanding low back pain—why it’s rarely serious, what it actually means, and how to manage it with confidence while staying active.

Author's note: I wrote this back in 2019 and need to review if there's any new evidence on this topic. Anecdotally, I often still...