Monday, August 20, 2012

Exercise of the Week: Extension


Difficulty: Easy

(Consult your chiropractor before doing this or any other exercise.)

Start: Place a mat on floor. Position your body as shown in Image #1, with spine in a neutral position.

Exercise: Try to move spine into a fully extended position. Concentrate on bringing belly button toward floor, relaxing muscles of spine. Bring chin up toward ceiling as well. Hold for 15-30 seconds. Return to neutral position and rest for 15 seconds. Repeat 5-10X.

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