Pain in the latissimus dorsi, or lats, can occur due to overuse. It may also result from improper technique in sports or other activities. Several exercises and stretches may help relieve lat pain.

Child’s pose stretches the posterior chain muscles that often tense up in moments of stress or during the day (hunched shoulders, anyone?), while bringing your head down to the floor is known to ...

Remember to let your arms do the lifting. Finish up with child's pose, a stretch so relaxing it will make you go, ah. And those are seven simple steps to a supple lower back. Ah.