The trapezius muscles that run along the upper back—the upper traps—are prone to tightness, so what better way to relieve back pain and reduce tension in your upper body than a good old-fashioned back stretch?

A technique worth trying is very similar to the one-arm the farmer’s holddemonstrated by those who postulate at Move. To do this, hold a heavy weight (at least 20 pounds) in one hand and let gravity do its work. From here, tilt your head in the opposite direction toward your shoulder to deepen the stretch.