This Is The 1 Stretch You Should Be Doing More Of As You Age

To directly balance out the normal hip flexion position (think: curling in a ball at night or sitting rounded forward during the day), Brusovanik suggested doing hip extensions.

To do a hip extension, lie flat on your back with your knees bent in front of you. Place your hands on the floor under your lower back, then lift your hips as high as you can in a “bridge” pose.  

Doing this stretch is “paramount to counter loss of disc height that is due to disc degeneration,” according to Brusovanik. He added that it’s “key to both maintaining upright posture as well as having the ability to keep a long, healthy stride during walking and running.” 

In addition to the “bridge,” Hamer suggested incorporating stretching routines or exercises, like yoga or Pilates, into daily life, as they can “significantly help maintain joint mobility” by stimulating circulation and lubrication.