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Stretching Exercises for your Back

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Stretch #6

1) Kneel down on the floor in an all four position on your hands and knees

2) Curl your back up toward the ceiling like and angry cat

3) Hold for a count of five

4) Return to starting position

5) Pull your stomach down to the floor hollowing out your back

6) Hold for a count of five

7) Return to starting position

8) Repeat ten more times

  1. Stretches for your Back
  2. Stretch #1
  3. Stretch #2
  4. Stretch #3
  5. Stretch #4
  6. Stretch #5
  7. Stretch #6
  8. Stretch #7
  9. Stretch #8

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Updated: December 22, 2006
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