Over the years, I have lost count of how many times patients have told me that when they wake up in the mornings, their backs are stiff and achy. This is an extremely common problem.
In a recent survey of 2400 people by the British Chiropractic Association, 83% said they felt stiff or achy when they got up in the morning.
"Is there anything I can do about it" I hear you cry. Well yes, as a matter of fact there is.
If I haven't already given you these exercises to do, then please do give them a go. I would recommend 20 repetitions with each leg holding the stretch for 2 seconds each time.
In a recent survey of 2400 people by the British Chiropractic Association, 83% said they felt stiff or achy when they got up in the morning.
"Is there anything I can do about it" I hear you cry. Well yes, as a matter of fact there is.
If I haven't already given you these exercises to do, then please do give them a go. I would recommend 20 repetitions with each leg holding the stretch for 2 seconds each time.
With the double leg back stretch, I would again recommend 20 repetitions holding each stretch for 2 seconds each time.
The best time to do these stretches is as soon as you wake up in the morning, before you get out of bed. Of course you can do them as often as you like as long as they don't cause you any pain.
Please pass this on to anyone who you think it may help.
Happy stretching!
MG
Please pass this on to anyone who you think it may help.
Happy stretching!
MG
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