Stretches for Back Pain
Stretching and an active lifestyle are often recommended to help reduce back pain and speed up the recovery process following an injury. To get the maximum benefit from stretching, proper technique is essential:
• Warm up by walking or doing other gentle movements for 10 minutes.
• Slowly increase your stretch as you feel your muscles relax. Don’t bounce.
• Stretch slowly and gently, only to the point of mild tension.
• Hold stretches for 15 to 30 seconds and repeat.
• Don’t hold your breath. Inhale deeply before each stretch and exhale during the stretch.
• As your flexibility increases, increase the number of repetitions.
• Stop immediately if you experience pain, tingling or discomfort.
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