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Stretching Exercises - Back Stretches

Want to improve the flexibility, elasticity of back muscles and ligaments? Then check these Back Stretches designed to increase your Back stability and prevent/eliminate Back Pain.
 

A Stiff tensed back is the number one reason for Chronic Back pain. Not only the normal activities are affected by these stiff muscles and ligaments, but a weak back hinders your Weight Training or Sports goals.
 

The following Back Stretches should be a part of your daily exercise plan. They are also very useful for rehabilitation people who are working their way form Chronic Back Pain, although in such cases it may take weeks together of these stretches for the effect to be seen.
 

The best way to cure an injury is to prevent it altogether. Remember Prevention is better than cure as because of any back injury you not only lose your normal pain-free life but also valuable training time.
 

For an overall Core Stretches its best to stretch all these important muscle groups.

• Upper Back
• Lower Back
• Hamstring
• Iliopsoas Stretches - Hip Flexors

Of all these the Hip Flexors are considered the most important and for good reason. Tight Hip Flexors will increase the Lower spinal curvature and cause Chronic back pain.
 

Before going to the specific Back Stretches make sure you read the Stretching Exercise Guidelines as well.

1. Neck Rolls
2. Side Bends
3. Hip Stretch
4. Lower Back Stabilizers/Erector Spinae Stretches
5. Abdominal Stretch/Half Bridges
6. Inner Thigh/Groin Stretch/Hip wideners
7. Combination Hamstring Stretches

ExerciseGoals.com Recommends - The Stretching Handbook.

Also check out the Core Exercises and Workouts Section for more Core Stability Information.

More Stretching Exercises

• Neck Rolls 
• Lunges/ Achilles Tendon Stretches 
• Hamstring Stretches - Hurdler's Stretches, Combination Hamstring Stretches 
• Side Bends, Forward Bends, Seated Forward Bends, Standing Twists and Windmills Exercise. 
• Core Stretches - Lower Back Stabilizers and Erector Spinae Stretches.  
• Upper/Lower Back Stretching Exercises. 
• Quadriceps Stretches, Inner Thigh Stretches, Hip Stretches. 
• Spinal Twists, Hanging Stretches, Abdominal Stretches or Half Bridges. 
• High Knees Exercise, Jumping in Place. 
• Cool Down Stretches.

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