The Pregnancy Programme DVD

The 'Cat' Stretch

Try this simple 'Cat' stretch to relieve back ache and maintain a healthy pelvic floor.

Practise every day for best results.

1. Start on all fours, hands positioned under shoulders and knees under hips, long spine

2. Draw the tummy in gently and lift up through the pelvic floor muscles, breathe freely

3. Press the hands into the floor and inhale to prepare to move

4. Exhale and slowly tuck the pelvis under the body, drawing your belly in and moving into the upper back look towards your tummy

5. Find the roundness of the spine

6. Inhale and gently release back to the first position

7. Repeat three times

Avoid arching the back in the opposite direction, putting any pressure on your belly or deep twists.

If you have any medical concerns always consult your GP.

These tips are taken from our Pregnancy Programme DVD

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