Aching Back? Try These Simple, At-Home Stretches to Soothe Sore Muscles

Start with this stretch to relieve tightness between the shoulder blades.

1. Stand to face a wall. Place your hands on the wall and turn your fingers inward to face each other.
2. Crawl your hands past each other to cross your arms. Continue crawling your hands outward until your arms are straight.
3. Turn your palms to face away from the wall and step your feet closer to the wall. Hold for 30 seconds, taking deep breaths and feeling your back stretch. Then, switch the crossing of your arms and repeat.