6 stretches to try for a better night sleep

Taking a moment to slow down your body and quiet your mind through stretching can be a beneficial step to add to your bedtime routine, movement experts say. 

"Throughout the day, we accumulate tension whether from physical activity, prolonged sitting or mental stress. Taking a few minutes to stretch before bed offers a simple way to release that buildup, easing both body and mind into a restful state," Kat Pasle-Green, a personal trainer and coach at recreation company Bay Club who specializes in healthy sleep routines with her clients, told CBS News. 

While stretching can benefit physical well-being by keeping muscles flexible and healthy, it can also support mental health, according to research. Studies have also shown stretching can help patients dealing with chronic insomnia.