Hey guys! (and gals)
I don't know about you, but I seem to have a problem with having a tight back :(
If any of you have this, you know it's not fun. In order to help this problem, I've been told to do various stretches. Well, none of these seemed to work, as a result I've searched the internet far and wide to find one that actually works, and here's what I've come up with!
Prayer Stretch or Child’s Pose: This stretch is for the lower back muscles along the spine and is a very common yoga pose. On your hands and knees, sit back so you are resting on your heels. Reach your hands forward to lengthen your spine and feel a stretch in your middle back. You can reach your hands to either side to focus the stretch on the opposite side of your spine. Hold for 10-30 seconds and perform 2-3 repetitions.
Angry Cat Stretch: You may perform either way or just one way if that is more comfortable for you. On your hands and knees, let your belly sag towards the table to increase extension through your spine.To increase tension through your spine, arch your back upwards, bringing your spine away from the table. You may hold each position for 5-20 seconds and repeat several times.
Anyways, These were the top two that work for me! Go ahead and try them, they might work for you too.
Tumble on, my valiant internet gymnasts!
~Joanna
p.s. I got this information from http://www.athletico.com/2012/03/28/the-5-top-stretches-to-minimize-back-pain/
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