How To Instantly Improve Your Cat-Cow Stretch

These brilliant modifications will reduce back and hip pain overnight!

David Liira, Kin.
5 min readAug 7, 2024
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Although back pain can be complex, solutions are often simple. Working as a kinesiologist, my clients are frequently shocked at how transformative the simple act of moving the body through mobility exercises is on joints and muscle health. One of my favorite examples of this is the famous cat-cow movement.

You’ve likely seen the cat-cow exercise before. It’s a staple in every yoga class and well-known among gym-goers as a great warm-up. What people often don’t realize, however, is that there isn’t just one way to perform this exercise. While there is nothing wrong with the standard version, you’re missing out on mobility gains if you don’t try the three modifications below. Here’s to leveling up your cat-cow and upgrading your joint health within minutes! Let’s dive right in.

The Simple Adjustments You Need To Upgrade Your Mobility

For the best results, try doing this short program 1–2x per day. Ideally, perform it once in the morning to help mobilize your tissues for the day, and once in the evening to help you reconnect with the body and put away distractions. If you have any injuries or chronic conditions that may put you in danger…

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David Liira, Kin.
David Liira, Kin.

Written by David Liira, Kin.

Kinesiologist. Writing on health and the human condition. Clap and I clap back. https://www.davidliirakin.com

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