

Lateral Raise Lateral raises target the deltoid muscles, stabilizing the shoulders and upper body. Hold this stretch for 30 seconds to a couple of minutes. I use these seven bodyweight exercises to ease back pain (I really do), and they help! Even if you haven't got scoliosis as I do. Engaging your abs and pressing your knees toward the floor, slowly lower your body toward your feet as far as possible. I might even recommend the TRX Bandit, as that was designed for these situations.įor even more stretching action, have a look at this 10-min yoga sequence that undoes the damage of sitting, or you can ease back pain in 5 minutes with this satisfying stretching routine.

You can hook the band around your foot and pull the ends gently with your hands. If your hamstrings are as flexible as mine – as in, not really – I recommend using resistance bands for the lying leg stretch and the half happy baby pose.

Without bending the arms, slowly raise the shoulders and then. Lying leg Stretch (Straight, Left) – 30 seconds Stand up straight with the feet shoulder-width apart and the arms loose.Half Happy Baby Pose (Right) – 30 seconds.Turn onto the right side of the body and repeat the entire sequence. Keep the leg elevated for 5 seconds, then lower it for 2 seconds. Dynamic stretching involves motion, usually in circular, rotating, bending. Lying leg Stretch (Straight, Right) – 30 seconds Bend the bottom (left) leg slightly and lift the extended top leg to approximately 45, keeping the body on the side. Dynamic stretching is best used pre-workout, when the muscles are slowly warming up.As for the exercises, Daniela's video explains it all but here is the list of moves featured in the video:
