Lower back pain and stiffness is by far the most common body ailment suffered by golfers of all ages and abilities.
Typically for golfers, lower back pain and stiffness is not a diagnosis, but rather a symptom of another underlying body issue such as:
A lack of mobility in the hip joints or upper (thoracic) spine.
Postural or pelvic asymmetries
Poor core strength leading to overuse of the lower back in the golf swing
Stretches for Golfers who Experience Lower Back Stiffness:
By all means, stretching is not always the perfect fix for chronic lower back stiffness, but is a necessary ingredient for relief.
Here are some common stretches we use for our golfers who experience back pain and stiffness:
If you try these exercises and you find them to be too challenging or uncomfortable, do not continue until you have consulted with your physician. All exercises for golf should be customized to your needs after a proper evaluation.