Cat-Cow Stretch
On hands and knees, alternate between arching your back toward the ceiling on the exhale and letting your belly drop while lifting your head and tailbone on the inhale.
How to do the Cat-Cow Stretch
- On hands and knees.
- Alternate between arching your back toward the ceiling on the exhale and letting your belly drop while lifting your head and tailbone on the inhale.
What it targets
Primary muscle groups: Upper Back, Lower Back, Core.
Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Lower Back Pain, Herniated Disc, Postural Kyphosis.
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