Stiff Lower Back

You have it wrong, you need a stiff upper lip
 
If the MD can't find anything wrong, and it still hurts after a relaxing massage, I would suggest a chiropractor osteopath the realign the bones. If they joints are out of alignment, no amount of medication will help.
 
Do cardio for 10 -15 minutes to warm up your body and then do some stretches. You could look them up on line yourself or see a physio doctor and he will recommend you some good stretches and exercises. What works for me is doing pilates but instead of my arms bend I stay still in a push up position on my knuckles. Try to do it for a few seconds at first and once you can go up to a minute it means your core is strong.

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Also work on building strength in lower back muscles and core muscles.
 
I think I'm on my way down this path as well. Back pain is showing up. I'm in the office now and sitting a lot; which I think is actually killing me.

You get ahead one way in life, but it seems the Lord taketh away...
 
My back has given me attitude off/on for years and years. The very GOOD news is that it does NOT sound like it's a disk (herniated) problem. Thank god, because that's the absolute worst. Hellish nightmare I wouldn't wish on anybody!

Soft tissue pain management . . . . .

BACK-TO-BASICS

GO see a reputable physiotherapist or sports injury therapist
warm-up (light cardio)
light lower-back stretches
self-massage manipulation (lying on yoga mat . . . . . roll back on tennis balls, baseballs, soft-balls, golf-balls etc)
sponge-roller
light lower-back strengthening exercises
hot shower

BONUS

professional massage
shiatsu (acupressure)
acupuncture
anti-inflammatory meds (ibuprofen)
anti-inflammatory holistic natural supplements . . . . tumeric (curcumin), ginger
pain relief ointments . . . . 'red' tiger balm


As directed, you'll be good as new . . . . promise!
 
curling position when sleeping could help. also legit lower back massages.