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The Back Scratch Exercise Helps Relieve Tension in Your Shoulders

The RunSociety TeamBy The RunSociety TeamAugust 8, 2014Updated:March 5, 20161 Min Read
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The Back Scratch Exercise Helps Relieve Tension in Your Shoulders
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Ever wondered why your shoulders ache after a long run? This is because your upper back and shoulders are too tensed up. The back scratch warmup exercise can help relax your back muscles before your run.

  • While standing, reach one arm up and bend the elbow to pat your back.
  • Reach your fingers down your upper back as far as you are able to.
  • At the same time, put your other hand behind your lower back and reach your fingers up your back as far as you can.
  • Try and touch your fingertips.
  • Repeat 5-10 times per side.

It’s all right if you can’t touch your fingers; make sure you don’t overextend yourself. This exercise is also great for releasing the tension in your shoulders after extended periods of sitting down!

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