Can someone recommend a good stretching routine?

Mojambo

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Wed Jun-07-06 04:06 PM
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Can someone recommend a good stretching routine?

Or a good online reference for stretching?

My lower back, neck, and shoulders are particularly in need of some work, but I really do need an overall daily regimen.

(Mods - I don't believe this goes against the DU rules about asking for medical advice, but if it does, please accept my apologies and delete)

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LeftyMom

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Wed Jun-07-06 04:10 PM
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1. If you have pain or an injury, get advice from a physical therapist

I found out the neck stretches I was doing were making my injury worse and was instructed to do others that really help not to immediately resolve my pain (for that we have pills!) but to get my confortable without medication again in a few days.

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LaurenG

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Wed Jun-07-06 04:12 PM
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2. Yoga

Easy gentle stretches. There are many books out there but I like Richard Hittleman the best. I'm not sure if he's online or not though.

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Sanity Claws

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Wed Jun-07-06 04:43 PM
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4. I second the Yoga suggestion.

There are lots of VHS tapes and DVDs on yoga for beginners. It's easy to follow an instructor on the tape.
Yoga works on flexibility, balance, and strength. It's a good overall workout and should complement whatever else you are doing.

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Burma Jones

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Wed Jun-07-06 04:26 PM
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3. Go to a respectable Yoga Class

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