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Consult your doctor or physical therapist before beginning any new exercise regimen—particularly if you already have a back problem. Do not continue any exercise that causes pain or discomfort.
13. Calf Stretch
From a standing position, place one foot slightly ahead of the other, bend the front knee while keeping the heel of the back foot on the floor. Slowly lean forward, supporting yourself with a chair or table. Hold this position for about 30 seconds, return to your starting position, then switch legs. The calf muscles can also be stretched by standing on a step, hanging one of the heels of the feet down and turning the foot first inward—then outward.
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