The fast pace of today’s life most definitely has an impact on our bodies and minds.
Driving for hours, even if you use appropriate car seat support; sitting in long meetings; having fast lunches on the run; and slumping on the couch after a long day of hectic activity; among other things, make it necessary for each one of us to take some time to relax and ease our muscles every day to preserve our health and even our sanity.
Here we show you 5 simple stretches you can practice daily to loosen your back muscles and get rid of accumulated stress, because back pain or a back injury can seriously impair your life:
1.Lower back cat stretch
To do this stretch, get down on all fours, fingers facing forward. Drop your head and raise your back, curving it, as you push the shoulder blades upward, just as a cat does. Then, do the opposite, push your chest downward and arch your lower back.
2.Knees to chest
Lie on your back and pull both knees to the chest with your hands behind the knees. Keep your tailbone on the floor and hold the stretch for 15 seconds.
3.Shoulder blade squeeze
Stand up and put your arms straight out in front of you at shoulder height. Swing both arms horizontally towards your back, as if you were trying to reconnect your fingers behind your back, and then, swing your arms back to the front. Repeat several times slowly.
4.Shoulder blade lift
Stand up and put your arms straight out in front of you at shoulder height. Swing both arms vertically up and then swing both arms vertically down while keeping them straight. Repeat several times slowly.
5.The core twist
Hold arms out, bent at shoulder height. Keep your feet planted on the ground and your toes facing forward, and while you maintain your hips facing forward, twist your upper body towards the back and try to look behind you. Twist from side to side.
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