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Small all-fours side bend, illustrated in 3 steps
Start on hands and knees. Put hands under shoulders and knees under hips. Keep your back level.

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Small all-fours side bend

A simple move for your upper back and lower back, done on the floor. About 30 seconds each side.

Position
On the floor
Equipment
None
Time
About 30 seconds each side
Works
upper back and lower back

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How to do small all-fours side bend

  1. Set

    Start on hands and knees. Put hands under shoulders and knees under hips. Keep your back level.

  2. 1

    Bring the working-side hip a little toward that shoulder. Keep all four supports down.

  3. 2

    Keep the position comfortable. Breathe normally.

  4. 3

    Return slowly to the start position.

  5. Switch sides and repeat.

Take care. Use a small, comfortable range and light effort. Stop if you feel pain.

Gentle movement guidance, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

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