double knee-to-chest stretch
- lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. you can put a small pillow under your head and neck if it is more comfortable.
- bring your knees to your chest and hold them with your hands. or you can hold at the fronts of your shins or behind your thighs.
- keep your lower back pressed to the floor. hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds.
- relax, and lower your knees to the starting position.
- repeat 2 to 4 times.
current as of: july 17, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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