Aching Back? Try These Simple, At-Home Stretches to Soothe Sore Muscles

This stretch opens up the outer hip and glute muscles, which can compress the sciatic nerve and cause lower back pain.

1. Remain with your back against the wall. Step your toes out about two feet away from the wall.
2. Pick up your right foot and cross your right ankle over your left thigh.
3. Bend your left knee and slide your back down the wall your knee should be at a 90-degree angle. Flex your right foot. You should feel a stretch through your outer right hip.
4. For a deeper sensation, gently press down on your right thigh to open the hip. Hold for 30 seconds, then switch sides.