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    7 Stretching Exercises for Seniors - SilverSneakers

    • These stretching exercises for seniors are meant to be versatile, and you should feel free to use them however they best help you. You can pick one or two stretches to do anytime you want to relieve joint … See more

    Overhead Side Stretch

    Hold for 10 to 30 seconds per side How to do it:Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart. Raise your arms overhead. If you’d like, interlace your fingers. Keeping your torso long, … See more

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    Shoulder Stretch

    Hold for 10 to 30 seconds per side How to do it: Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart. Reach … See more

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    Triceps Stretch

    Hold for 10 to 30 seconds per side How to do it:Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart. Raise your arms overhead, and bend your right arm so it’s behind your head. Place your … See more

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    Hamstring Stretch

    Hold for 10 to 30 seconds per side How to do it:Place your right heel on a bench with your leg straight and toes up. Without rounding your lower back, gently hinge forward fro… See more

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  1. Dr. Alan Thomas CharlyMBBS · 1 years of exp

    Seniors benefit greatly from stretching exercises, increasing flexibility, mobility, and general well-being. Neck stretches, shoulder rolls, arm and leg stretch, sitting forward bends, and ankle circles are a few beneficial daily stretches for seniors. These exercises can ease stiffness, improve range of motion, and lessen the chance of accidents or falls. Seniors should concentrate on slow, controlled motions and work with a healthcare professio... Read more

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  2. Here are some simple stretching exercises for older adults12:
    1. Arm Opener: Helps with stiffness in the shoulders and upper arms.
    2. Knees to Chest: Improves flexibility and mobility in hips and spine.
    3. Cobra Stretches: Good for the back.
    4. Child Pose: Helps with relaxation and flexibility.
    5. Quad Pull: Stretches the quadriceps.
    6. Yo-Yo Stretches: Improves hamstring flexibility.
    7. Ankle Stretches: Good for ankle mobility.
    8. Doorway Stretch: Braces forearms against a doorframe.
    9. Calf Stretch: Stretches the calf muscles.
    10. Shoulder Rolls: Helps with shoulder mobility.
    11. Knee to Chest: Stretches the lower back.
    12. Ankle Rolls: Good for ankle flexibility.
    13. Heel-to-Toe Walking: Improves balance.
    14. Sit to Stand: Strengthens leg muscles.
    15. Biceps Curls: Helps with arm strength.
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    What is a good back stretch for seniors?
    Upper Back Stretch for Seniors: Stand/sit then make a circle with your arms in front of you while pressing palms together. Lower your chin to your chest. Push through the opposite hand while you concentrate on bringing your shoulder blades apart. Hold for up to 30 seconds. Good for: Stretching smaller muscles to improve shoulder and spine health.

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    What are some back-stretching exercises?

    Dr. Himabindu Sreenivasulu

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    Back-stretching exercises promote flexibility and relieve tension. Cat-cow stretch involves arching and rounding your back like a cat and cow. The child's pose entails kneeling, reaching your arms forward, and gently lowering your chest to your thighs. Standing forward involves folding at the hips and letting your upper body hang. Sphinx pose requires lying on your stomach and gently lifting your chest with your forearms on the ground. Cobra pose involves a more intense back extension, lifting your upper body while keeping your hips on the floor. These stretches can help alleviate back discomfort and improve overall flexibility.
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    What are seated stretching exercises for seniors?
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    What are the best morning stretching exercises for seniors?
    Be sure to include a 5 to 10-minute warm-up before you start, doing light exercises such as walking in place and arm circles to get your muscles and joints warm before stretching. 1. Neck Side Stretch This is one of the best morning stretching exercises for seniors, simply because it’s so simple.

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    How can stretching help older adults?
    For older adults, stretching can help smooth out important daily motions such as rotating the neck to check for traffic while reversing in a car or reaching down to tie shoelaces. According to an older 2012 paper, different stretches involving static stretching can help seniors improve spinal mobility and gait.

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    What is a good neck stretch for seniors?
    1. Neck Stretch for Seniors: Stand/sit with your back straight and feet flat to the floor. Tilt your head to the left bringing your left ear closer to your left shoulder as far as is comfortable. Reach over your head with your left hand and gently pull your head towards your left shoulder. Hold for up to 30 seconds then slowly release.

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