The Best Ways To Stretch Back Muscles

Back muscles are important muscles in our muscular and skeletal systems. The way to stretch back muscles should be the right way to prevent any injuries or muscle strain that may happen. Since the back is one of the larger muscle groups in our body, there are many different ways to stretch back muscles, partially or as a whole. The importance of doing the stretches for the back properly lies in the fact that our back is included in the tenuous framework that helps to keep us upright and in balance. One other reason to stretch back muscles is to rehabilitate an injury like a strained back or a pulled muscle in the back. Some ways to stretch back muscles is to lie on the floor while others is standing up.

On The Floor

One back stretch on the floor is to lie with the knees bent and feet flat on the even floor. While consciously keeping the back flat on the floor, turn the hip towards one side (either left or right) bringing both bent legs with the rotation. A slight stretch will be felt as the legs start to go down and there is no need to fully bring the legs to the floor if discomfort is initially felt. Hold the pose for about ten seconds and then return to the original position for the other side. This stretching exercise not only stretches back muscles but can also stretch hip muscles.

Another way to stretch back muscles while lying on the floor is to lie flat, bending your knees with the feet flat on the floor also. Curl into a ball with your hands at the back of your thighs or the front of your shins, pulling your legs to yourself. The upper and lower back will benefit from this stretch. One other way to stretch back muscles is to lie on your back on an even floor and try to press the small of your back to the floor. The lower abdominal muscles will help to bring down the small of your back as well as the lower back muscles.

Yet another way to stretch back muscles is to lie on one's stomach on the floor with your elbows bent at your sides. The stretch starts when you start to slowly straighten the elbows to lift up your upper body from the floor. Hold the stretch for ten seconds unless there is some pain in the position. Go back to the starting position and repeat stretches for up to fifteen times if you want.

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