Stretching the body, especially the spine, is beneficial for circulation, muscle tension, relieving stress, and overall flexibility. The website, lower-back-pain-answers.com, explains the cat stretch and many other spinal stretches to keep you purring into the day. KEEP MOVING!- Elizabeth, CPT

On hands and knees, gently arching the spine, first in one direction and then the other, with coordinated breathing. The goal of the stretch is to gently wake up the spine and paraspinal muscles, increasing flexibility, ease of movement, and improving comfort.