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Backward stretch

This exercise stretches and strengthens your back, thigh, and pelvic muscles.

  1. 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.
  2. Keeping your arms extended, slowly curl back, tucking your head toward your knees. Hold for a count of 5.
  3. Slowly return to the kneeling position.
  4. Do this exercise a total of 5 times.
Primary Medical Reviewer Renée M. Crichlow, MD
- Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Kirtly Jones, MD
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
Last Updated November 30, 2006

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Last Updated: November 30, 2006
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