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.