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Great postnatal exercise for the discomfort caused due to back pain and for strengthening the back muscles.
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Standing Back Stretch:
Post pregnancy, women mostly focus on loosing weight. They tend to neglect the back muscles that bear a lot of stress during as well as post pregnancy due to:
• Excess weight gain
• Regular breastfeeding sessions
• Constant bending over for changing baby’s nappies
Doing this exercise daily is a great way of staying away from back pain.
Exercise Technique:
1. Stand on the floor on a non-slip yoga mat
2. Keep your feet hip width apart and your hands on your buttocks
3. Using your lower back muscles slowly bend back wards
4. As you bend, slowly slide your hands down along the back of your thigh
5. Bend backwards to the point that you feel comfortable
6. Hold for 4 counts
7. Return to starting position
8. Repeat 10 times
Tips:
• Include more back exercises in your daily routine
• Maintain correct posture while breastfeeding
• Avoid bending over multiple times a day
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