A Pilates instructor says you should do these three stretches every day for better spinal health

Woman sitting cross-legged in domestic setting reaching overhead and to the side.

It's normal to experience a little discomfort and stiffness in your back, especially as you get older. That's because the spine and the muscles surrounding it become naturally less mobile.

To offset this, it's important to regularly stretch this area and according to Abby McLachlan, Pilates instructor and founder of wellness studio East of Eden, there's an easy formula to follow to ensure you're doing so effectively.