10/16/2026
Raking leaves this weekend? Your lower back is begging you to read this. 🍂🧹
It’s , and autumn in Wisconsin is officially here! That means crisp air, gorgeous colors, and... hours of raking, bagging leaves, and lifting heavy yard waste.
Raking requires non-stop, asymmetrical twisting. When your thoracic spine (mid-back) gets stiff, it stops rotating. To make up for it, your body borrows movement from your lower back—a joint designed for stability, not heavy twisting.
The Result: A deep, dull ache in your lower back by Sunday evening.
The Solution: We need to unlock mid-back rotation.
In this video I show you ways to release your back, lat, Hip Flexors and glute. This decompresses the spine, releases the lats, and restores natural rotation so your lower back doesn't have to take the hit.
Take care of your back before you tackle the yard!
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