Lower back spasm can feel like your whole body locks up. These five exercises help settle the irritation, reduce muscle guarding and give you some real relief at home. QL stretch to ease the side of your low back. Glute trigger ball to release deep tension. Pigeon pose to open the posterior hip. Traction using a Pilates block to decompress the lumbar joints. Hip flexor stretch to take pressure off the front of the spine. Try these slowly, stay within a comfortable range and let things relax over