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Bend gently. Move freely.

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Illustration showing seated forward back stretch

Static stretch

Seated forward back stretch

Lower and mid-back

Setup
Stable chair
Focus
Upper back

Step by step

  1. Sit near the front of the chair with the feet apart.
  2. Tuck the chin slightly and fold forward from the hips, allowing the arms to lower between the legs.
  3. Rise slowly.

Move slowly. Mild tension is enough; stop if you feel pain.

Review source: Mayo exercise guide — Low back stretch, Figure 9