Back Arch Stretch

These types of stretching exercises are similar to those used in yoga.

Teaching Points

• On all fours on the floor, arch your back up as high as possible
  
  
• Hold for between 10 and 30 seconds then relax.
  
  
• This can also be done with the back slump stretch.

Muscles Stretched

• Multifidus
  
  
• Erector Spinae

Related Injuries

• Back muscle strain
  
  
• Lower back pain