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After standing and ironing for a long time, my lower back gets so stiff it feels like it might give out

Asked by a member on Aug 4, 2026한국어

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Lower back
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Since working from home more and having more chores to do

On days when I have a lot to iron, if I stand at the ironing board and keep pushing the iron while leaning forward slightly, my lower back gets so stiff it feels like it might give out. I wonder if it’s because the ironing board is a little low and I keep having to bend over. Is there a way to protect my back when I have to stand for a long time doing chores?

Comments on the question 2

  • Member · Aug 7, 2026

    If you iron standing up for a long time, your back really feels like it's going to snap, right? 😭 Glad it wasn't just me.

  • Member · Aug 9, 2026

    For me, putting a footrest there helps a bit when that happens (though it probably varies from person to person).

Answers1

Park Yang-su

Fascia and muscle care · Aug 6, 2026

These symptoms can have various causes, such as plantarflexion of the ankle, genu valgum at the knee, and external rotation of the hip, but posterior pelvic tilt is the most common.

When the pelvis tilts backward

* lumbar lordosis decreases,
* the natural curve of the lower back straightens, and
* the erector spinae and multifidus have to keep working to hold the position, so the lower back can easily become stiff.

Also, when posterior pelvic tilt continues

* the hamstrings,
* gluteal muscles, and
* rectus abdominis can become relatively shortened and prone to tension.

Conversely
* the iliopsoas
* and the muscles that maintain lumbar lordosis may not be used enough, which can reduce the ability to stabilize the lower back.

In your case, I suspect your pelvis may already be tilted backward.
If so, stretching the posterior chain that connects the Achilles tendon to the gluteal muscles may help.
If it doesn’t resolve well, consulting a BodyRipple expert may be helpful.