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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 #8

1)Stand up straight with your arms at your sides and your feet shoulder width apart

2)Bend your trunk sideways to the left while sliding your left hand down your thigh and reaching your right arm over your head

3)Hold for a count of 10

4)Return to starting position

5)Now bend your trunk sideways to the right while sliding your right hand down your thigh and reaching your left arm over your head

6)Hold for a count of 10

7)Repeat above 10 more times

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