3 inch Heels For the Short Girl BUT Not For Her Back!

So despite the fact that I don't walk in heels for my full 8-hour day at work my Achilles tendons and lower back HURT! I think I can also associate some of the pain with the fact that my feet do not touch the floor when I sit in my chair, unless I'm on the edge.

I use to be consistent with some great stretches, the roller and workouts to prevent some of the annoying pain, but I found this today and think that it is short, sweet and great!

Relieve Low-Back Pain

Try these stretches to rid your aching back
By Jim and Phil WhartonPublished 11/02/2006

Thirty-one million Americans struggle with back pain, and due to the repetitive and forceful nature of running, it's no surprise that many of them are runners. People with chronic back pain typically have inflexible muscles down the back side of the body--sound familiar? The stretches below will relax those muscles and increase circulation and range of motion. Do 10 reps of each before and after a run. If the pain is especially acute, stretch, ice the area for 10 minutes, and stretch again.

Single-Leg Pelvic Tilts
1. Lie on your back with knees bent and a rolled towel under your neck. Place your hands behind one knee. If you can't reach your knee, hold the back of your thigh.
2. Bring your knee toward your shoulder. Hold for two seconds, release, and repeat.

Double-Leg Pelvic Tilts
1. Get in the same starting position, but place your hands behind both knees or thighs.
2. Bring both knees toward your shoulders. Hold for two seconds, release, and repeat.

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