Stretching techniques to improve flexibility and lower risk of sports injury.
2. Back stretch
Kneel on all fours, back flat and abdominal muscles pulled in, with your knees in line with your hips, and hands in line with your shoulders. Keeping your abs pulled in, slowly arch your back towards the ceiling and as you look towards your navel and tilt your pelvis forward. Gently return back to starting position.
3. Lower body stretch
Lie on your back with both knees bent and your feet flat on the floor, lower back firmly pressed to the floor, and tummy pulled in. Keeping your shoulders relaxed and torso still, cross your right foot over your left knee. Then slowly lift your left foot off the floor, drawing knees towards your chest. Hold the stretch. Repeat with the other side.