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Spring cleaning and chores with less pain: exercises and tips

Get warm-up exercises, cool-down stretches, and expert tips from physical therapists to prepare for spring cleaning and feel better afterward.

Image of a woman in an interior space, cleaning a window with a rag in her right hand. Her left hand holds a bottle of cleanser. She is smiling and there are flowers in the foreground. The light from the window is illuminating her face.

Dernière mise à jour : Feb 21, 2025

Image of a woman in an interior space, cleaning a window with a rag in her right hand. Her left hand holds a bottle of cleanser. She is smiling and there are flowers in the foreground. The light from the window is illuminating her face.

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Best warm-up exercises for cleaning and chores

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Sit to Stand
Hip Hinge
Bird Dog
Standing Child's Pose
Wall Angels

Best post-cleaning stretches

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Cat Cow
Open Book Rotations
Knee Rocking
Knee Hug
Diaphragmatic Breathing

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Why chores can lead to discomfort

How movement helps with cleaning

Best warm-up exercises for cleaning and chores

Best post-cleaning stretches

More tips for doing chores with less pain

How physical therapy can help

PT tip: Celebrate what your body can do

How Hinge Health can help you

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