Half Down Dog for Upper Back

Try this simple, full-body stretching routine for flexibility, lower back pain, increased mobility, and more! Incorporate these early morning stretches every day until they become a part of your morning routine. You’re going to love the benefits!

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0:00 Introduction: The best morning stretches for beginners

0:11 Lower back stretch

0:56 Cat-cow pose

2:01 Hip stretch

2:36 Puppy pose

3:17 Half down dog pose

4:07 Psoas stretch

4:55 Figure 4 stretch

5:29 Standing quad stretch

6:14 The best lower back stretch

Today, I’m going to show you several stretches to include in your morning routine each day.

The first stretch helps to stretch and strengthen your lower back muscles, while the cat-cow pose helps stretch the thoracic spine and strengthens the mid-back.

The puppy pose on the wall stretches the front of the body and is also an excellent shoulder stretch, and the half down dog removes tension from the upper back and shoulders.

Next, I’ll show you an extension exercise that stretches the flexors and the psoas muscles. I also included a standing quad stretch because it’s great for posture. It can help loosen tight flexors, increase pelvic space, and help with walking.

The last stretch is my favorite! For many people, this stretch helps eliminate lower back pain.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:

Dr. Berg, age 60, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:

Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.