Good stretch for an achy back?
My back and shoulders are achy as hell, any suggestions to help?
41-45, F
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iamnikki · 31-35, F
depends on what part of the back.
I like ear to shoulder stretches.
So, lean your head to the left side and gently pull your head more towards that shoulder. To me, it feels better if you also put your right hand on your right shoulder and gently pull the shoulder down.
Repeat on right side.
If you have a tall chair, sit in it and interlock both hands behind your head. Lean back and feel the stretch.
Also, get a tennis ball (I currently have one sitting on my coffee table to remind me to do this) use it against a wall and roll your back/shoulder area on it. If I'm massaging my right side, I'll hold my left hand up/out so that I can catch the ball when/if it falls, instead of having to pick it up off the ground repeatedly.
I like ear to shoulder stretches.
So, lean your head to the left side and gently pull your head more towards that shoulder. To me, it feels better if you also put your right hand on your right shoulder and gently pull the shoulder down.
Repeat on right side.
If you have a tall chair, sit in it and interlock both hands behind your head. Lean back and feel the stretch.
Also, get a tennis ball (I currently have one sitting on my coffee table to remind me to do this) use it against a wall and roll your back/shoulder area on it. If I'm massaging my right side, I'll hold my left hand up/out so that I can catch the ball when/if it falls, instead of having to pick it up off the ground repeatedly.
NeckbeardThePirate · 46-50, M
My lower back is typically my problem. If you have that going on, i suggest stretching your hamstrings and buttocks. Sounds weird but believe it or not, tight hammys and glutes tend to pull on your lower back muscles and cause lower back pain.
The #2 stretch in the video link below (pidgeon pose) is what i call the "miracle stretch" lol. It seriously rids me of all my lower back pain when i do it regularly.
https://youtu.be/xSuvEdVxcMQ?si=nxtCmGiDvfS2F4vz
And this video shows the hamstring stretches I do in the shower. I let the hot water loosen me up before doing these stretches.
https://youtu.be/LVY692zJK0A?si=fhfk5sValy65x8Ce
The #2 stretch in the video link below (pidgeon pose) is what i call the "miracle stretch" lol. It seriously rids me of all my lower back pain when i do it regularly.
https://youtu.be/xSuvEdVxcMQ?si=nxtCmGiDvfS2F4vz
And this video shows the hamstring stretches I do in the shower. I let the hot water loosen me up before doing these stretches.
https://youtu.be/LVY692zJK0A?si=fhfk5sValy65x8Ce
mangomonkey · 41-45, F
@NeckbeardThePirate thank you 😊
Much appreciated, will give these a go tomorrow
Much appreciated, will give these a go tomorrow
Shadyglow · F
try a hot water bath or a hot water bottle and maybe a vibrator to your back muscles and some good long sleep session on a good bed...and magnesium supplements too...
what works for me is finding a bar to hang on and just hang there for 20 seconds or so. it seems to get the kinks out.
mangomonkey · 41-45, F
@YourMomsSecretCrush that sounds good, thank you 😊
BeefySenpie · M
Shoulder dislocates with a broom handle or band
Maybe do the cat cow flexion movements for back
Maybe do the cat cow flexion movements for back
Eternity · 26-30, M
Free arm hang from a pull up bar
mangomonkey · 41-45, F
@Eternity i have such a crappy grip that I'd end up flat on my face! Does sound like it'd be a lovely stretch though
samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
shoulders are tough, but for back, try planks!
