Stretching Before Bed Can Improve Sleep

2. Bear Hug Stretch

This stretch works on the muscles of the upper back, which can suffer the most from stress and highly physical jobs. Standing tall, open your arms wide while taking a deep breath. On the exhale, with your left arm above your right, wrap your arms around your shoulders as if hugging yourself. Take deep breaths while pulling your shoulders forward with your hands. Hold for thirty seconds then release. Repeat with the right arm on top of the left.