Specifically, the muscles of the chest, back (both lower and upper), and hips can cause poor posture if they are tight.

Many of us spend at least a portion of our day sitting at a computer or looking at a phone or tablet.

The position that is typical with these activities (rounded shoulders and forward head) is a position of poor posture.

Even if range of motion in some joints is limited, stretching can help to improve this.3.

Also, if we have tight hamstrings or hip flexors, the lower back compensates and can develop pain.

Stretching the leg muscles and the muscles mentioned for posture will likely help to decrease back pain.4.