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Welcome to the Internets Best Upper Back Stretch Guide

We have decided to dedicate an entire page to upper back stretches. Why... Because stretching your upper back will help you live a life with a lot less injuries, pain and physical restriction. People all over the world suffer from back pain. It may be caused from sport, an accident, or sitting at the computer all day. However it came about, stretching is the most natural way to get rid of it.

 

We're glad to see that you've decided to do an upper back stretch rather than reach for the painkillers! It's a lot healthier and more permanent. It's also good to do upper back exercises. Strengthening your upper back is great for getting rid of pain.

 

These are the awesome stretches that you will learn from this article:

 

The Benefits of Doing a Good Upper Back Stretch

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Doing a good upper back stretch will make you feel refreshed and really less stressed out. You day will go a lot smoother...

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Your overall flexibility will improve and enable you to live with less physical restrictions.

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If you stretch your upper back and neck area you are less likely to suffer from headaches and migranes.

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Stretching your back can help to fix muscle imbalances which will improve your posture and performance. This is great news for athletes!

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You are less likely to get injuries. Nobody likes them. They're painful and take a long time to fully recover.

 

For even greater full body benefits, check out our 10 minute full body stretch. This is fantastic for improving your overall flexibility.

 

Egyptian Stretch

When we were first shown this stretch we thought "Yea right, as if that does anything." Boy, were we wrong!

This is a really great upper back stretch which also stretches your shoulders.

  1. Stand up with a straight back.
  2. Put your left hand out in front of you in a karate chop position.
  3. Twist your other arm underneath your right one.
  4. Reach up and grab your thumb.
  5. Make sure your left hand is still in the karate chop position.
  6. This is the start position.
  7. Lift both of your arms towards the ceiling.
  8. You should feel a strong stretch between your shoulder blades.
  9. Hold this stretch for 20+ seconds.
  10. Do the other side.

 

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Heels Over Head

This stretch is great for stretching the entire back and neck. This targets many areas so is great for those who hate to waste any time!

Note for the ladies: Please do not do this stretch if you are menstruating.

  1. Lie on a yoga mat or something soft.
  2. Lift your feet and back all the way onto the floor behind you.
  3. Check that your position is the same as the picture of Shaye below.
  4. Support your back with your arms.
  5. Hold for 20 seconds or more.
  6. Repeat this 2-3 times.

 

 

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Relaxing Swiss Ball Stretch

What a wonderful stretch! We love to do this one after a tough workout because it is so relaxing. Why don't you give it a try? Careful you don't doze off though.

  1. Get yourself a swiss ball.
  2. Lie with the center of your back on top of the ball.
  3. Bend carefully allowing your body to sink into the ball.
  4. Open you arms and legs slightly for support.
  5. Hold for 20 or more seconds.
  6. Repeat

 

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