FOUR MOVES TO EASE YOUR ACHES

LOCUST POSE

STRENGTHENS back muscles; lengthens spine. Lie on stomach with toes together pointing back, arms by sides, palms up, chin on floor. Push backs of hands into floor as you raise head, chest and legs.

LEGS UP WALL

RELIEVES mild backache by relaxing muscles. Sit sideways close to a wall, then lie on your back and swing your legs up the wall so your back is at 90 degrees to your legs.

FLANK STRETCH

LENGTHENS spine. Stand with feet apart. Turn your right foot to a 90degree angle and step it forward into a lunge. Bend right knee and lift left arm above your head. Hold, then repeat on other side.

CAT’S POSE

FOR spine flexibility; stronger arms; toned bottom. On your hands and knees with knees hip-width apart, breathe in and curve your back, tucking in your chin. Breathe out and repeat.

ViSiT a doctor before you start. if it causes you any pain, stop immediately.