Lower back pain, hellish lower back pain.

What are common causes of lower back pain?

Weak core musclesare also common culprits.

Lower Back Pain 5 Key Rules for Dealing With It Right Now

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An exercise program needs to be diversified regularly to continue to challenge the body.

If you find a move tricky, chances are you oughta be doing more of it.

Core training is an effective way of doing this.

Theres a reason for why people rave about the benefits of Pilates for a bad back.

Somatic movement like the ones in Pilates helps increase conscious body awareness while also developing strength and flexibility.

But generally, its also worth focusing on improving your sleep quality and learning how to breathe properly.

Its a good idea to invest in a foam roller and to make it a daily practice.

Foam rollers can be effective at helping to improve mobility, she says.

Address issues arising from repetitive movements or improper heavy lifting by diversifying your routine, Penny says.

This story originally appeared inBritishVogue.