Is your back tight or sore from that car or airplane seat? How about from hunching over your keyboard or phone? Or maybe from carrying a too heavy backpack? Grab a mat—these stretches are for you!
Back pain is surprisingly common: About one in two people report symptoms each year, according to the American Chiropractic Association. Sometimes it’s much more than a little ache too. New research has found that in one year, almost 3.5 million patients head to the emergency room because of back problems.
These stretches are simply for mild muscle stiffness, but may be a good way to ease the aches before they progress and need a more intense intervention. Or if you don’t experience back issues, these are also great for stress relief or loosening up after a tough workout.
What is your favorite back-opening stretch?
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