Pedro Azañón, physiotherapist: "Most cases of low back pain are not due to serious injuries."

Low back pain , that annoying pain that settles in the lower back, isn't always as serious as it seems. This is the opinion of Pedro Azañón , a physical therapist and TikTok content creator, who debunks some myths in a recent video.

His message is clear: "Most of the time, there isn't a serious injury, but rather minor injuries that are exacerbated by a lack of movement that may be due to fear."

The most common mistake: staying still

Many people who suffer from back pain tend to rest for fear of worsening the condition. However, Azañón insists that this can be counterproductive. "The worst thing you can do is stay still," he warns, making it clear that movement is key to recovery.

Three simple exercises to relieve pain

With a practical and accessible approach, Azañón proposes three exercises that can be performed at home without the need for equipment or constant supervision:

1. Controlled breathing and rest: lying on your back with your knees resting on an object, it is recommended to perform " deep diaphragmatic breathing " to achieve immediate relief in the lumbar area .
2. Core activation on all fours : Getting on all fours and working " the abdominal plank in rounds of five to thirty seconds " allows you to begin strengthening your core muscles without straining your back.
3. Leg extensions to strengthen glutes : Lying face down, he suggests doing leg lifts, an exercise he considers "super effective for working the strength of the lower back, strengthening the glutes."

The key is in the movement

Azañón champions the body's ability to recover with the help of a progressive physical activity plan. Therefore, he offers a message of hope to those living with pain: "Your back isn't broken; it needs progressive movement ."

Know the origin of the pain, lose the fear of movement and focus on exercises that promote mobility and strength of the supporting muscles.

This approach moves away from quick fixes and miracle therapies . For Azañón, the true treatment involves understanding the source of the pain , overcoming the fear of movement , and implementing exercises that promote mobility and strength in the supporting muscles .

This physiotherapist's proposal connects with a vision that is increasingly widespread among health professionals : lower back pain should not be addressed with immobilization , but with education and active strategies .