Stretches for Upper/Middle Back Pain

Have you tried stretching to help relieve back pain?

Here are a few stretches that can help relieve upper and middle back pain:

• Cat-cow pose: On your hands and knees with a flat back, alternate between dropping your belly while looking toward the sky and arching your back while tucking your chin. This will give you a gentle stretch along the whole spine.
• Corner stretch: This pose targets upper back pain and promotes good posture. Face the corner of a room and put one forearm on each wall, then lean your chest towards the wall. This can also be done with a door jamb if you don’t have a corner.
• Cobra pose: Lay on your stomach with your hands in line with your shoulders, then slowly raise your upper body. This stretch targets middle back pain.

Remember that stretching should never hurt! Be mindful while exercising so you don’t make the pain worse.

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Get Treatment for Middle Back Pain in Ann Arbor

Exercise helps relieve pain, but visiting a chiropractor can actually fix it. Dr. Gessert has been giving people in Ann Arbor relief for middle back pain. Pivotal Chiropractic offers complimentary consultations, so you don’t have to commit to treatment on the first visit. Contact us here or call (734) 221-0362 if you’re ready to say goodbye to back pain.

Daily Exercise to Help Back Pain

Does your pain come back between appointments?

We recommend daily exercise and stretching to help relieve your back pain in between chiropractor visits. Gently stretching your back regularly can help loosen tight muscles, while at the same time strengthening your muscles so they’re less likely to cause you pain. A regular stretching regimen can help increase your range of motion and make moving more comfortable.

Read more about stretching for middle back pain here.

Chiropractor for Middle Back Pain in Ann Arbor

Exercise helps relieve pain, but visiting a chiropractor can actually fix it. Dr. Gessert has been giving people in Ann Arbor relief for middle back pain. Pivotal Chiropractic offers complimentary consultations, so you don’t have to commit to treatment on the first visit. Contact us here or call (734) 221-0362 if you’re ready to say goodbye to back pain.

Taking Breaks to Stretch Can Relieve Middle Back Pain

Do you feel sore after sitting for the majority of your work day?

Have you tried stretching to take pressure off your back?

Incorporating a few simple stretches in your daily routine can reduce back pain.

• Passive Backbend: This pose is great for relieving tension. Working this stretch into your daily routine can increase back flexibility, reduce tension, and improve your posture! 
• Place a rolled-up blanket or pillow under your upper back on the floor and lie down. 
• Recline back, using your hands for support, until your upper back has rested on the prop. 
• Reach your arms over your head towards the floor while straightening your legs to the floor. Your head should barely touch the ground. 
• Hold and relax into this posture.
• Seated Twist: Twists are a great way to release the mid back and improve flexibility. 
• While twisting, keep the spine long by sitting up straight. The twisting stretch is meant to elongate the spine. 
• Hold the stretch for three to five breaths. 
• Repeat as needed.

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Stretch to Relieve Your Middle Back Pain in Ann Arbor

Working stretches into your daily routine is a healthy way to reduce your middle back pain in Ann Arbor. Contact us at 734-221-0362 for a free consultation with our specific correction chiropractor.