Lower back pain affects people of all ages. It can feel like stiffness when you wake up, tightness after sitting too long, aching after standing or walking, or a constant dull discomfort that never fully goes away. For some, it's linked to old injuries or poor posture. For others, it feels like their lower back is always tense, guarded, or inflamed no matter what they do. What frustrates many people is that stretching, rest, or occasional massage often brings only temporary r