Secrets of a healthy life... Stretching

Doing stretching exercises will help prevent back problems and back pain. So get up, have a stretch and walk around at regular intervals during the day.

Strong core muscles around your stomach and lower back can also help protect you from injury, so doing sit-ups and low-impact back workouts can keep your spine on the straight and narrow. Best of all, yoga stretches every sinew and stops you from stiffening up so enrol in a class now. Or do sun salutations every morning at home.