Stretch It Out
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Stretch It Out
If you’re getting joint pains because of not moving around much then try this routine, which will stretch all your muscles and make you feel better. You don’t need much time or space to do it but it can make a big difference.
1. Back arch:
Repeat the below sequence five times.
Step 1: Breathe in
Step 2: Breathe out
2. Plank movement:
Repeat the below sequence five times.
Step 1: Breathe in
Step 2: Breathe out
Hold the following poses for five slow breaths each.
3. Back and chest stretch:
4. Arm stretch:
5. Groin stretch:
6. Lower back stretch:
7. Back stretch:
8. Leg stretch:
Relax in the following position for five minutes.
If you’re getting joint pains because of not moving around much then try this routine, which will stretch all your muscles and make you feel better. You don’t need much time or space to do it but it can make a big difference.
1. Back arch:
Repeat the below sequence five times.
Step 1: Breathe in
Step 2: Breathe out
2. Plank movement:
Repeat the below sequence five times.
Step 1: Breathe in
Step 2: Breathe out
Hold the following poses for five slow breaths each.
3. Back and chest stretch:
4. Arm stretch:
5. Groin stretch:
6. Lower back stretch:
7. Back stretch:
8. Leg stretch:
Relax in the following position for five minutes.
Date Published
March 13, 2025
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Republished with permission from Inside Time in the UK.
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