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Stretch Your Back First Thing In the Morning by Lengthening Your Spine

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Updated April 05, 2007

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Decompress your spine first thing in the morning by lengthening and stretching your back.(c) Anne Asher 2007
This picture shows a good way to decompress your spine first thing in the morning. Experiment to find the best position for your head. If it is comfortable for you, you can place your forehead on a pillow or directly on the bed, face down.

Source:
Hage, M. (2005). The Back Pain Book. Atlanta, Ga. Peachtree Publishers.

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