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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

January 4, 2012 | 71 COMMENTS

Move into the seated forward bend

If you deal with chronic lower back pain, gently nurse the area with this pose:

• From Downward Dog, come back down to your hands and knees and sit on your butt.
• Stretch your legs out in front of you.
• Hinge forward from your hips reaching for your calves or toes. Bend your knees slightly -- if you're doing this in the morning, you're likely a bit tight.
• Release your neck so your head hangs.

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Definitely need to stretch more. My muscles feel so tight especially my lower and middle back.

by storrevillas Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 07:43PM Report as inappropriate

I will definitely try these stretches.

by Lili04 Monday, March 4, 2013 at 12:18AM Report as inappropriate

Good stretches.

by Monique3 Monday, February 4, 2013 at 08:43AM Report as inappropriate

Thank you :)

by WeddingPlanner Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 11:54AM Report as inappropriate

Thanks

by EricaF123 Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at 06:42AM Report as inappropriate

Great way to start the day, I felt more relaxed just by reading through it!

by sportimonki13 Monday, December 31, 2012 at 05:05PM Report as inappropriate

will definitely try some of these!

by Chris213 Sunday, December 16, 2012 at 07:24AM Report as inappropriate

Great ideas. Careful with some of these, especially he neck rolls & spinal twist if you have a preexisting injury or condition.

by robyne00 Sunday, December 9, 2012 at 09:58AM Report as inappropriate

Thanks

by simone_rice Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 12:39PM Report as inappropriate

i read about this and have really tried to be consistent with it. i find it beneficial throughout the day. practice deep breathing.

by christine_hackerbarrett Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 01:53PM Report as inappropriate

Love that there are pictures on this one! I hate it when websites try to describe a move but I have absolutely no idea what they're trying to say.

by schien Monday, November 5, 2012 at 08:41AM Report as inappropriate

These are really good stretches I've always done in gymnastics and martial arts, but as for ditching your aches and pains...well...not so much speaking for my personal training days, but it will help in lessening your body from becoming too stiff and helps in creating a more lean look and looking more toned especially doing them before, during and after weight training days.

by Lani702 Monday, November 5, 2012 at 07:46AM Report as inappropriate

Nice post thanks for sharing.

by florajohns Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 02:17AM Report as inappropriate

how do u tuck in your hip? like a pelvic thrust?

by smallio13 Sunday, September 23, 2012 at 04:00PM Report as inappropriate

Really helpful, will do these every morning.

by eemeeness Monday, August 27, 2012 at 06:13AM Report as inappropriate

Stretching should be a part of a regular workout routine. It's just as important as the workout itself.

by muellsrus Sunday, August 19, 2012 at 05:00PM Report as inappropriate

Stretching just makes your body feel better.

by andyv1217 Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 10:18PM Report as inappropriate

Wow I love this stretching ideas. This well help my lower back and my achy pains I have as well. Thanks for the info, this is my first time here and so far I like this web site.

by coolcarolyn9 Friday, August 3, 2012 at 08:51PM Report as inappropriate

i have to make sure i do these,haha

by carla_murillo Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 12:19PM Report as inappropriate

Love stretching in the morning!

by T_rod93 Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 05:30PM Report as inappropriate

these are great poses and really work..less stress

by beauty123456 Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 01:49PM Report as inappropriate

These are great and they are all yoga poses. If you have joint or muscle pain, yoga can be a great low-impact way to stay healthy!

by VV001 Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 07:00PM Report as inappropriate

Very good to know, I have aches and pains from yoga because I just started doing it

by rachaellh13 Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 04:00PM Report as inappropriate

awesome to start the morning

by Nicole2814 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

thanks

by cielona_boco Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 07:24AM Report as inappropriate

This is a great article I have always experienced pain after my workouts now I know what i can do about it. Thank you for much helpful article.

by Chelseak Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 11:47PM Report as inappropriate

I'm doing almost all of these daily. Though i'm not doing it as per the article one by one, I'm glad to see them all. Will try to follow it up step by step..

by ebbsandtides Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 07:27PM Report as inappropriate

if it means setting me up for the day I could set the alarm a few minutes earlier! And I like the way some of these help with tense backs and shoulders, from working in the office all day mine do be in knots! Thanks for the article!

by RaraGiggles89 Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 01:07PM Report as inappropriate

so basically go to yoga in the morning

by sportimonki13 Friday, January 6, 2012 at 10:20PM Report as inappropriate

great i will have to try thse

by Nicole2814 Friday, January 6, 2012 at 06:42PM Report as inappropriate

Cool. Wish there was a version for people with compromised mobility or joint problems.

by krycekov Friday, January 6, 2012 at 12:15PM Report as inappropriate

these stretches and yoga in general are amazing, the question is how to kick yourself out of bed and do all this :D

by venenumletalis Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 11:28AM Report as inappropriate

Great stretches! But I really doubt I would do these stretches in the morning when I wake up, especially if I'm running late to class.

by MissXu Monday, January 2, 2012 at 03:14PM Report as inappropriate

already like what I see

by gail_frances_silverman Saturday, December 24, 2011 at 06:03AM Report as inappropriate

I think I will have to try these, when I get up tomorrow.

by brandi918 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 01:49PM Report as inappropriate

I love yoga. I do these every week.

by tiffany_gallehugh Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 01:06PM Report as inappropriate

These are very basic so I feel like it would be easy for anyone to follow and add to their morning routines. We do a lot of these stretches before we dance and they feel wonderful.

by SummerOrchid Monday, November 21, 2011 at 02:14AM Report as inappropriate

I agree with PorcelainHeart.

by andyv1217 Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 08:58PM Report as inappropriate

I think this is doable.

by jackie_calder_brown Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 01:58PM Report as inappropriate

I will be trying this starting tomorrow!

by nmasser Monday, October 31, 2011 at 09:10PM Report as inappropriate

i love yoga and there are few more basic steps that i learnt from my teacher that even helps breathe right and changes the levels of toxic substances in body because of that. I can swear by being healthy and beautiful doing yoga

by komalgurjar Sunday, October 16, 2011 at 10:03PM Report as inappropriate

it's good for me in the morning!

by abbie_wen Friday, October 7, 2011 at 03:49PM Report as inappropriate

This seems like such a great way to start the day!

by vfalkow Friday, September 2, 2011 at 12:47PM Report as inappropriate

I think the last pose will make me fall asleep again :P

by PorcelainHeart Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 12:07AM Report as inappropriate

:) nice workout for a long fine day..

by shadsha Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 05:09PM Report as inappropriate

i wish someone actually made me do all those great stretches!

by venenumletalis Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 03:27PM Report as inappropriate

I love to stretch but I haven't tried a yoga routine in the morning. I'll keep it in mind!

by gisellemarie Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 01:24PM Report as inappropriate

I love stretching in the morning

by LittleBunny Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 02:28PM Report as inappropriate

exercises are usefull, she is frugally, dear person. Similar exercises had and Dr Larisa Fotina, she had teach cosmonauts to renewal themself with streching.

by mila_vidin Monday, July 11, 2011 at 07:23AM Report as inappropriate

I actually think this workd!?:D

by riley_beach Friday, July 8, 2011 at 10:47AM Report as inappropriate

gonna try.

by kidsue99 Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at 01:52PM Report as inappropriate

smart! (:

by yckitsmary Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 09:36PM Report as inappropriate

gonna try these tomorrow morning! I knew about the downward facing dog and the arm stretches, the others look good :)

by AKGALnIowa Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at 12:29PM Report as inappropriate

I love doing yoga. I;ve been doing it for years and still feel my body greatly benefits from it...

by ladyboarder9669 Monday, June 6, 2011 at 03:53PM Report as inappropriate

i used to yoga poses like these from bed before i got up and it would help me actually wake up and stay awake!

by kenya Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 10:31AM Report as inappropriate

Everyone should make time for stretching in a day! It is just as important, if not more important than the rest of the workout!

by Steph53 Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 03:40PM Report as inappropriate

love this and will try

by windoweyes Sunday, May 8, 2011 at 09:23PM Report as inappropriate

Stretching is a must for me.

by tiffany_gallehugh Friday, May 6, 2011 at 01:53PM Report as inappropriate

Great stretches, but when I stretch I get relaxed and sleepy again.

by MissPurple Friday, April 29, 2011 at 03:02PM Report as inappropriate

Good way to start the day!

by LipglossandSpandex Monday, April 25, 2011 at 12:00AM Report as inappropriate

Here I go....

by alictasia Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 08:08PM Report as inappropriate

I fee like this article was written just for me. :) now only if I can drag myself out of the bed to do them....

by msbrown822 Friday, April 15, 2011 at 08:22AM Report as inappropriate

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