Backward stretch
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Backward stretch
This exercise stretches and strengthens your back, thigh, and pelvic muscles.
- Kneel on hands and knees with your knees 8 to 10 inches (20 to 25 centimeters) apart, hands directly under your shoulders, and arms and back straight.
- Keeping your arms extended, slowly curl back, tucking your head toward your knees. Hold for a count of 5.
- Slowly return to the kneeling position.
- Do this exercise a total of 5 times.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Renée M. Crichlow, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Last Updated | November 30, 2006 |
| Last updated: | November 30, 2006 |
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| Reviewed By: | Renée M. Crichlow, MD - Family Medicine, Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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