Whether the ache is from an old injury or the cumulative effects of poor posture, what everyone wants to know is essentially the same—which stretches for upper back pain will bring relief?

Besides, stretching feels really good, too. If performed regularly, the eight upper-back stretches we’ve rounded up with those therapists’ help can reduce back pain, give you a better range of ...

Plus, sphinx is a “nice introductory pose” to lumbar extension because it only moves you through part of your range of motion ...

Repeat on the other arm. This is a powerful upper-body stretch that stretches the upper back, a hard area to stretch. Start in tabletop position, hands directly below your shoulders and knees ...

Lower stress: Stress can make your muscles tense up and make back pain worse. Practice deep breathing and meditation, or just find some quiet time to relax and unplug. Stretches for Upper and ...

“Starting your day with stretching is a great way to boost your morning energy,” says Stretchologist Rachel Gilman, ...

Just hold the back of your head and push gently downwards ... Tilt your head to the right to start. As with the upper shoulder stretches, you should feel the stretch in your trapezius.

Here are five neck stretches to relieve daily tension. The side neck stretch targets the muscles along the sides of your neck ...

Foam rolling is another effective way to release muscle tension, especially in the upper back. By putting pressure with a foam roller along the thoracic spine, you can relieve knots and improve blood ...

It also stretches your upper back while calming your mind. If you can’t sit down completely, modify this stretch by placing pillows between your feet and buttocks. This allows you to relax in ...

Practicing good posture means having to strengthen the muscles of your back, core, neck and shoulders. It’s important to make these exercises a regular part of your exercise routine if you want ...

these five stretches from Rachele are designed to target your lower back and boost overall mobility. Benefits: “The cat-cow works the muscles in our upper and lower back, core, neck, hip flexors ...