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Stretching out a tight back

post #1 of 8
8/16/09 at 4:51pm
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I've been moving all weekend, and now my back is tight as hell. Breathing hurts. What can I do to stretch out my back? Any specific exercises?
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post #2 of 8
8/16/09 at 5:55pm
I used to get a sore back on occasion. I started doing these exercises everyday and my back now feels alot stronger...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/back-pain/LB00001_D
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post #3 of 8
8/16/09 at 5:58pm
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post #4 of 8
8/17/09 at 12:19pm
Laying flat on the floor with maybe just a small hand towel folded up for head support helps, I do that for about 15-20 minutes. For lower back, I use the arm rest of the couch (length-wise). I put the arm rest into my lower back and lean backwards.
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post #5 of 8
8/17/09 at 12:33pm
Get a can of Crisco, and go SLOW.

Nah, just do some windmills. That helps me the next day after doing dealifts and rows.
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post #6 of 8
8/17/09 at 12:33pm
Get a foam roller, it has helped me a lot, especially after workouts.
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post #7 of 8
8/17/09 at 12:40pm
This works the best, but you're probably not that flexible. I always get someone to push my knee to the ground for me. http://www.ehow.com/video_2357822_hi...k-stretch.html
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post #8 of 8
8/17/09 at 1:59pm
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Originally Posted by mikej77 View Post
Get a foam roller, it has helped me a lot, especially after workouts.

Usually it's advised not to foam roll the lower back. Use a tennis ball or softball for that.
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