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Stretching Exercises for your Back

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

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Stretch #3

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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