This Stretch Created LOW BACK PAIN!🤯

TL;DR

Twisting back stretches worsened one patient's pain because his trigger was spinal extension and rotation, pointing to facet joint irritation rather than a disc injury.

Key Points

• 1.Generic twisting stretches can worsen back pain for some patients. For this patient, extending and twisting pushed him directly into his pain trigger, creating more pain and a knot-like sensation over the QL muscle.
• 2.Facet joint irritation, not a disc injury, was the likely cause. The facet joints on the back side of the spine became inflamed, irritating the nearby QL muscle — a presentation commonly missed when applying generic internet back fixes.
• 3.The McGill Big 3 core stability routine resolved the issue. 10-second holds in three positions plus offset walks with a 15 lb shaky weight on a PVC pipe built enough spinal stability to allow rotation without any back pain.