Let’s face it, you have had back pain in your life as an active person, or you know someone who has. And fall is that time of year that we get back into our fitness routines but have life tugging at us as well. Back pain is one of the most common injuries and major complaints. There are many reasons why you can have back pain, let’s focus on lower back pain.

First, think about your lifestyle that surrounds your workouts. Do you drive to your workouts right after getting out of bed or after a long day of sitting at work? Do you then drive home without doing a proper cool down? These are common realities of many people who work out in fitness clubs, local running groups, or yoga studios. Remember, your body needs time to warm up, maybe 5-10 minutes of cardiovascular work and then some light…