Why Your Low Back Keeps Tightening Up

Why Your Low Back Keeps Tightening Up

Ever feel like your low back “locks up” after sitting, driving, or sleeping wrong? Tightness is often your body’s protective response to restricted joints, weak stabilizers, or poor movement patterns—not just “tight muscles.”

Common contributors include:• Prolonged sitting (hips tighten, spine stiffens)• Weak core/glutes (low back overworks)• Poor sleep posture or unsupported mattresses• Repetitive bending/lifting

Simple daily fixes:

✅ Walk 10 minutes

✅ Stretch hip flexors gently

✅ Do 1–2 core moves (like bridges or dead bugs)

✅ Use lumbar support in the car

At 614 Chiropractic, we look at what’s causing your back to compensate and build a plan to improve mobility, alignment, and function. If tightness keeps returning, schedule a visit in Hilliard and let’s address the root cause.