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This stretch is to stabilize lumbar spine and pelvis. Mobilize thoracic spine and scapula.
Lie on your Left side with your knees and hips stacked together. Bring arms together.
Slowly rotate right arm over to your right as you keep your back and pelvis stable.
As you get used to this stretch, increase the hold to 20-30 seconds and try to reach your top shoulder down to the ground. Repeat 5 times on each side holding for 3 seconds each time. Complete this 3 times per day.
Holding elastic band with both hands, draw back the band as you bend your elbows. Keep your elbows near the side of your body and pinch your shoulder blades back. Repeat 10 times and complete this 3 times per day.
While lying face down with your upper body hanging over the edge of your bed or table, slowly raise your head and chest upwards as shown.
NEXT, slowly raise your head and chest upwards as shown.
THEN, slowly raise your head, chest and arms upwards as shown.
Hold each position for 2 seconds and complete 10 times in each position. Do this 3 times per day.

Begin on all fours. Then, sit back onto your heels (this “locks” your lower back and focuses the motion to your upper back). Next, round your upper back upward toward the ceiling. Follow this by arching your back, allowing your chest to fall toward the floor. This completes one cycle. Complete 10 cycles 3 times per day.

While in the standing position, move your arms upward towards the ceiling as in making the letter “Y” with your arms and body. While holding this position, squeeze your (scapulae) shoulder blades downward and back towards your spine. Keep your elbows straight.

Then, lower your arms so that they are extended out to the side as in creating the letter “T” as shown. Squeeze your shoulder blades downward and back towards your spine. Keep your elbows straight.

Next, bend at the elbows and lower them slightly, making a “W” with your arms so that the palms point upward and elbows are out to the side.

Finally, lower your elbows further so that your upper arms touch your ribs and your forearms point forward. Squeeze your shoulder blades downward and back towards your spine making an “L” with your arms. Keep your palms pointed up towards the ceiling the entire time.

Hold for 2 seconds in each position and complete all of them 10 times. Do this 3 times per day.

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