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Stretches That Will Ditch Your Aches and Pains

Maybe you're sore from hitting the gym like a maniac. Or perhaps you're dealing with chronic pain you can't seem to shake. Here are 7 simple stretches that'll put an end to your aches and pains so that you can start the New Year feeling great

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Breathe

The first thing you want to do when you wake up in the morning is take a few quality breaths, says Fowler. Taking a minute to focus on your breathing will wake up your mind and get your blood flowing. See her tips below:

• Sit on the floor in a comfortable crossed leg position.
• Take a deep breath in through your nose -- hold it for a few moments and breathe out through your mouth.
• Repeat three times.

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awesome to start the morning

by Benahir Monday, May 21, 2012 at 07:41PM Report as inappropriate

I'm gonn have to try these! Though I sit in child's pose at night time because I have chronic back pain that I can't shake. It stretches out my back and butt.

by cuteAsAbutton Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 07:45AM Report as inappropriate

The stretches look great, not too hard or intense to put me off but a really great way to get me motivated on something so simple! Definitely going to try this!

by amymakeup08 Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 04:42AM Report as inappropriate

Stretching makes me feel so much better. I took a class at the local community college and it left me feeling so relaxed and calm afterwards.

by beautybody Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 09:51PM Report as inappropriate

I think these stretches could really help my fibromyalgia...Thank you for putting this article together!

by powerwoman033 Monday, March 19, 2012 at 07:54AM Report as inappropriate

I will try this.

by Kary43 Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 03:01PM Report as inappropriate

Arnica gel, Arnicare sold at drugstores is a wonderful, natural alternative to OTC meds for muscle aches and pains!

by mrscro Friday, March 16, 2012 at 08:26PM Report as inappropriate

than you for the tips...will be trying them right away, what a great site.

by linda_adelleio Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 11:47AM Report as inappropriate

thanks for such a nice info.

by littlekoala Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 05:51AM Report as inappropriate

These stretching techniques really do help ! Also drinking plenty of water, eating well, getting proper rest, and as mentioned relaxing as you stretch !

by applepiealamode Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 07:23AM Report as inappropriate