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Arch the back and at the same time, look down at the floor. Then lower the stomach towards the floor, hollowing the back and at the same time look up to the ceiling (if you are pregnant, keep your back straight) Repeat ten times |
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Raise one hand off the floor, reach underneath your body as far as you can. On the return, swing the arm out to the side as far as you can then return to the starting position.
Follow the moving hand with the eyes. Repeat with the other arm.
Repeat 5 - 10 times
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Draw alternate knees to the opposite elbow: Repeat 10 times |
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Stretch one arm forward in front, at the same time stretching the opposite leg out behind. Repeat 10 times |
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Swing the seat from side to side in a controlled manner. Repeat 10 times |
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Sit back on your haunches. Lower the body forward and down so that the nose goes as close to the ground as comfortably possible. Move forward, running your nose along the ground as far as you can go before coming upright and repeating. Repeat 10 times |
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Celebrity Back Fact:
Celebrity back pain sufferers include Sir Steve Redgrave, Sir Trevor McDonald, Dame Judy Dench and Gwyneth Paltrow
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