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Simple Stretches to Improve Your Sleep

Trying to get a good night's sleep can be exhausting. After a long day, your body might feel tense or sore. That can make it hard to relax.

A few simple stretches before bed can help. It only takes five minutes of gentle movement to cut through the tension, signal your body to wind down, and help you fall asleep faster. Listen to your body. If something feels uncomfortable, adjust the stretch to find something that works better. Ready to relax? Check out these six bedtime stretches.

1- Neck Stretch Release neck tension. Tip your right ear toward your right shoulder while extending your left arm. Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat two times and switch sides. 2 - Bear Hug Stretch your upper back. Wrap your arms around yourself like a hug. Grasp shoulders and gently pull. Breathe for 30 seconds. Release and switch which arm is on top. 3 - Knee to chest Flex your spine. Lie flat and place hands on one knee while gently bringing knee to chest. Hold and breathe. Repeat on other side. 4 - Cat-Cow Loosen your lower back. Position body on all fours. Inhale and press chest forward as you drop your belly. Hold. Exhale and curve your spine like a cat. Repeat.  5 - Legs Up on Wall Improve leg circulation. Lie on back with legs up against the wall. Place cushion under hips if needed. Release tension in hips and breathe. 6 - Standing Calf Stretch Alleviate leg cramps. Gently bend front leg and lean forward against wall. Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat three times and switch sides.

These simple stretches can be a powerful first step toward achieving deeper sleep. Release tension, quiet your mind, and prep for a better night. Explore how a MOBE Guide can offer more personalized help. 

Night, night. Sleep tight. 

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