New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- Long hours of sitting, poor posture, tight muscles, or even stress can make the back feel stiff, heavy, or sore. Back pain has become one of those everyday problems almost everyone deals with at some point. And once that discomfort kicks in, even simple movements start to feel harder than they should. Ever wondered why your back feels tight after a long day or why it aches the moment you wake up? A lot of it comes down to muscles that have not been stretched or activated enough. Gentle stretching can ease that tension, improve mobility, and support the spine, helping your back feel stronger over time.

Easy stretches for back pain

Here are 9 simple stretching exercises to relieve back pain and boost flexibility:

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