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Understanding the difference between dynamic and static stretching is essential for improving muscle elasticity and preventing injury. Discover targeted stretches for tight hamstrings and learn how to safely relieve a stiff neck or heel cord tension.

Stretches for Lower Back & Hip Pain

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Meg Campbell

If you experience both lower back and hip pain, chances are they’re related. In some cases, hip pain is a manifestation of a chronic back problem, just as lower back pain may be a result of tight hamstrings, weak abdominal muscles or inflexible hips.

Meg Campbell is a wellness expert with nearly two decades of experience as a fitness coach, group exercise instructor, and nutrition specialist. She began her full-time freelance writing career in 2010, and writes extensively about nutrition, health, and medicine. Ms. Campbell divides her time between the United States and Argentina.