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Let’s take a look at a few exercises that strengthen and stretch the back.

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The Bridge exercise strengthens your abdominal, buttocks, and hamstring muscles. This helps keep your back stable and aligned when you walk.
  • Lie on the floor with your back and palms flat. Bend your knees. Keep your feet flat on the floor.
  • Contract your abdominal and buttocks muscles. Slowly lift your buttocks off the floor until there is a straight line from your knees to your shoulders.
  • Hold for 5 seconds. Repeat this 10 times.

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