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Health Help By Deanne Winslett 22 // OWNER OPERATOR // NOVEMBER 2015 STRETCH IT OUT: 5 EXERCISES TO RELIEVE BACK PAIN A fter a long shift spent sitting in the driver's seat, back and neck muscles can tense up. But, there is help. The North American Spine Society recom- mends several exercises for stretching and improving flexibility. These five stretches can help work out back and neck muscles, reliev- ing them of pain and helping to minimize fu- ture flare ups. Neck Stretches Nod your head slowly forward, bringing your chin toward your chest. Repeat five times. Turn your head from side to side very slowly until you can align your chin with your shoul- der. Repeat five times. Tilt your head slowly from side to side, bringing your ear over your shoulder. Shoulder Rolls Roll your shoulders forward, then backward in a circle. Do this for 10-15 seconds to start. Begin with little circles and progress to larger circles. Do this several times during the day to relieve tension. Frontal Core Stretch Stand with your feet hip width apart and tight-