Intense lower back pain can literally knock you off your feet, but the good news is that there are many stretches for lower back pain that can get you up and moving again.  Try gently stretching your body, including the muscles that surround your core, but try not to overstretch as this can cause additional problems or lasting pain.  Do not think of the process as “no pain, no gain” because that motto does not hold true when it comes to the back.  The back is what allows us to hold our heads high and walk upright so it’s important to take proper care of your back.