Do the exercises once a day at first, then build up to several times a day. Exercise slowly, and stop if you feel pain.

Body twist

Follow these steps:

• Sit in a chair, facing forward. Place your hands on your shoulders.

• Turn your head and body to the side as far as possible, as if you were trying to look behind you.

• Return to starting position, then turn to the other side.

• Repeat 10 times.

Seated march

Follow these steps:

• Sit in a chair, facing forward.

• Slowly lift one knee as high as you can, then lower your foot to the floor.

• Do the same with your other leg.

• Repeat 10 times with each leg.

Back stretch

Follow these steps:

• Stand or sit with your back straight.

• Hold your arms in front of you. Put your hands and elbows together, hands pointing toward the ceiling.

• Move your arms apart as far as possible, pushing your shoulder blades together.

• Slowly move your hands back together.

• Repeat 10 times.