Home LivingWellnessSleepTry these five stretches to relax and ease body tension before bedThey’ll take you less than 10 minutes and get you ready for a good night’s sleepWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Home LivingWellnessSleepTry these five stretches to relax and ease body tension before bedThey’ll take you less than 10 minutes and get you ready for a good night’s sleepWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
They’ll take you less than 10 minutes and get you ready for a good night’s sleep
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Getty)
(Image credit: Getty)
Some people can shut their eyes and be out like a light, despite what may have happened during their day. But for those of us with a busier mind, it can feel like it takes forever. The solution may be simple, you may just need to focus more on winding down before bed, and these five stretches will help you do just that while relieving any built-up tension in your body and mind.
TheHospital for Special Surgerysays that stretching can also: “Improve blood flow and relieve muscle tension — both of which aid in muscle recovery and sleep quality.” When we stretch, our mind also focuses on our body and that particular movement, basically turning into an act of mindfulness, whichstudieshave also shown can lead to a better night’s sleep. (If you’re completely new to stretching though, you should probably check out ourbeginner’s stretch guidefirst.)
We hope these stretches have given you a little extra relief and that they contribute towards getting some better shut-eye. If you fancy some stretches for the morning, then check out this10-minute full-body stretch. Otherwise, if you only have time for one, this isthe ‘world’s greatest stretch’, according to an expert.
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