By Laura Inverarity, D.O., About.com
Updated: December 22, 2006
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by Kate Grossman, MD
1) Lie on your stomach
2) Prop yourself up on your elbows extending your back
3) Start straightening your elbows, further extending your back
4) Continue straightening your elbows until a gentle stretch is felt
5) Hold for 15 seconds
6) Return to the starting position
7) Repeat 10 more times
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