Lower Back Stretches

From Laura Inverarity, D.O., former About.com Guide

Updated November 12, 2010

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1. Get down on the floor on your hands and knees.
2. Push your back up towards the ceiling (like a cat arching its back).
3. Continue arching until you feel a gentle stretch in your back.
4. Hold for 15 seconds.
5. Return to the starting position.
6. Repeat 9 more times.

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