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Stretching Exercises for your Back

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Updated December 22, 2006

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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

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