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Originally Posted by strike66
Been trying to do a hike every week this spring/summer too.
I've been getting lower back soreness (muscle tightness) whenever I have to ascend or climb steps. This has made it quite painful/tiring when doing hikes. Any suggestions on how to counteract this? I think it may have something to do with how I'm climbing those stairs. Felt it really bad the entire way up the grind today.
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1. foam roller
2. hanging on a chin up bar stretch
3. weight lifting belts
4. and try to consider back muscle endurance work outs in the future when the pain is gone
5. hiking cane/ sticks