Hip and Back Flexion Stretch

Back and Hip Stretch

You can do this stretch either way shown.  Pulling your knees toward your chest while laying on your back will be easier if your knees are stiff and sore.

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Hip and Back Extension Stretch

Back Extension Stretch, Less Intense OR Back Extension Stretch

Depending on your flexibility you can go up on your elbows or push up onto your hands.  As with all the stretches, you should feel a gentle pull but not pain.

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Hip Stretch, Single Leg

Hip Stretch, Single Leg

Lay on your back.  Pull one leg toward your chest while keeping the other leg straight.  Repeat with the other side.

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Hamstring Stretch

Hamstring Stretch   OR   Hamstring Stretch, Alternative

Keep your knee straight and lean forward into the stretch.  Keep your back straight as you lean forward and focus on stretching the back of the leg and not your back.

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Hamstring Stretch

Keep your knee straight and lean forward into the stretch.  Keep your back straight as you lean forward and focus on stretching the back of the leg and not your back.

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