Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Exercises and Stretches

Exercises and Stretches

From Anne Asher, About.com

Updated May 31, 2009

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If you sleep in a curled up position, chances are you wake up feeling like your spine has been compressed. This gallery of images will show you morning back stretches to get your day going without pain. Do one, some or all of these exercises first thing in the morning.

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Stomach lying can help to eliminate morning back stiffness.Back Pain and Sleep - Morning Back Exercises - Stomach LyingDecompress your spine first thing in the morning by lengthening and stretching your back.Stretch Your Back First Thing In the Morning by Lengthening Your SpineLengthening Your Spine Before You Get Out of Bed is a Good Way to Minimize Back Pain and Stiffness.Stretch Your Back Stiffness Away by Lengthening Your SpineBack and arm extension can help decompress the spine after a night's sleep.Back Pain and Sleep - Morning Back Exercises - Back Extension w/ Arms
This back extension movement can be done gently to wake the spine up from a night of compression.Back Pain and Sleep - Early Morning Back Exercises - Back Extension
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