How I relieve back tension first thing in the morning—with just two simple moves

Woman holds back while leaning onto her bed.

It’s not uncommon to wake up feeling stiff and achy after a night’s sleep. Hours in a static position can leave muscles tight, joints compressed and circulation slow.

One of the best ways to ease that morning tension is to stretch. How you do that might depend on where you feel the tightness. I start my day with the following two moves without fail.