STOP Foam Rolling Lower Back Pain! [Do THIS Instead!]

Foam rolling lower back pain the WRONG way can actually make your back pain worse! Learn how to fix lower back pain with proper foam rolling techniques, reduce muscle tension, and improve mobility safely. In this video, physical therapist Dr. Jared Beckstrand shows you what NOT to do and the correct way to foam roll for real lower back pain relief. ============================= 🔗 EQUIPMENT USED IN THIS VIDEO: LINK TO DR JARED’S FOAM ROLLER: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/drjaredfoamroller LINK TO DR JARED’S THICK EXERCISE MAT: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/drjaredexercisemat LINK TO DR JARED’S LACROSSE MASSAGE BALL: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/massageball ============================= 🤔 SHOULD I FOAM ROLL MY LOWER BACK PAIN? Foam rolling can be helpful for lower back pain - but only if you do it correctly. Most people try to roll directly on their lower back, thinking it will “loosen it up,” but this often causes more harm than good. The key is understanding where to apply pressure and how to use foam rolling as part of a bigger strategy to reduce pain. ⚠️ WHY DOES FOAM ROLLING HURT MY LOWER BACK? There are three common mistakes people make when foam rolling their lower back. First, holding a sustained crunch position increases muscle activation and tension instead of relaxing it. Second, placing pressure directly on your lumbar vertebrae can irritate sensitive structures. Third, rolling into extension pushes your spine further into a position it’s already stuck in, especially if you have a natural lordotic posture. ✅ HOW TO FOAM ROLL YOUR LOWER BACK THE RIGHT WAY The correct approach is to avoid the lower back itself and instead target surrounding muscles that contribute to tension and pain. By rolling the quadratus lumborum, glutes, piriformis, and hip flexors - and then finishing with activation exercises - you can reduce tension, improve mobility, and support your lower back properly. EXERCISES IN THIS VIDEO Quadratus Lumborum Glutes and Piriformis Hip Flexors Muscle Activation - Bridges - Bird Dogs ⏱️ TIME STAMPS IN THIS VIDEO 0:00 NOT Like This! 0:32 Three Mistakes 1:41 Most Important! 2:08 Step 1 3:06 Step 2 4:02 Step 3 4:42 Step 4 💬 Let me know in the comments how these exercises feel and which ones work best for you! 👍🏼 If you found this video helpful, please hit that LIKE button to support the channel and help others find this content! ✅ SUBSCRIBE to Tone and Tighten and make sure to click the SUBSCRIBE BUTTON and the notification bell so you’ll know every time I post new content! ============================= MORE GREAT VIDEOS FOR YOUR BACK PAIN ✅ 10-MIN MOBILITY FOR LOWER BACK PAIN RELIEF: https://youtu.be/5cRbDPWavhI ✅ 7-MIN DAILY STRETCHING ROUTINE FOR BACK PAIN: https://youtu.be/jbwg8Ya5q1o ✅ FAST-ACTING LOWER BACK PAIN RELIEF: https://youtu.be/OrIyVLPjKAQ ============================= DISCLAIMER: This content (the video, description, links, and comments) is not medical advice or a treatment plan and is intended for general education and demonstration purposes only. This content should not be used to self-diagnose or self-treat any health, medical, or physical condition. Don’t use this content to avoid going to your own healthcare professional or to replace the advice they give you. Consult with your healthcare professional before doing anything contained in this content. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless T&T Digital Media, LLC and its officers for any and all losses, injuries, or damages resulting from any and all claims that arise from your use or misuse of this content. T&T Digital Media, LLC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content. Use of this content is at your sole risk.