So glad to see a post on this. I'm 6'2 but have a back the belongs on a 7 foot giant. Its kind of weird. That and computer/guitaring has gotten me into trouble in the past. Then, on top of all that I have been traveling through Europe with a 20+ lb pack on my back, compressing down the spine.
Back in Jan, I was dealing with a months-long lower spine pinch that was excruciating. Then, one day I took my morning puff and did the bar hang for an extended period, reeaally relaxing into it. I then hear an audible 'pop' and felt the lower back totally release. All pain ended right there!
Since then, I stretch more and walk every morning like clockwork. Another massive help has been thai massage. Being walked on and hearing the pops and cracks is key. Of course, the ice-cold showers help as well.
Back in Jan, I was dealing with a months-long lower spine pinch that was excruciating. Then, one day I took my morning puff and did the bar hang for an extended period, reeaally relaxing into it. I then hear an audible 'pop' and felt the lower back totally release. All pain ended right there!
Since then, I stretch more and walk every morning like clockwork. Another massive help has been thai massage. Being walked on and hearing the pops and cracks is key. Of course, the ice-cold showers help as well.