This is just an all round important exercise to correct the many aches and pains caused from poor posture and muscle imbalance. It's great for neck pain, rounded shoulders, elbow pain, upper back discomfort, and low back pain.
This exercise may not look like much, but boy it works!
You have to be attentive to details on this exercise; it's not for someone who just wants to get it done and out of the way. Follow the sequence closely
#1 Stand about 2 feet from a wall.
#2 Lean back onto the wall with your knees partially bent.
#3 Presses your lower back into the wall and draw your chin inward while keeping the back of your head in contact with the wall. Maintain all areas of your back flat and in contact with the surface. Be certain that there are no spaces between your back and the wall, from your buttock to your neck. The only space that you won't be able to completely close is behind your neck.
#4 Raise your arms back and try to make contact with as much surface area of the wall as possible. Try to keep your shoulders and arm in contact while maintaining step 3.
#5 To increase traction up the back and neck drag the back of your head up the wall while maintaining the contact. Think that you want to touch the back of your neck to the wall.
#6 Maintain all features of the movement while you deep breathe. Hold for 1 min- relax- then repeat 2 times. Do the exercise every day.
Before starting this exercise program, see your doctor and verify that these exercises are suitable for your condition.
This exercise may not look like much, but boy it works!
You have to be attentive to details on this exercise; it's not for someone who just wants to get it done and out of the way. Follow the sequence closely
#1 Stand about 2 feet from a wall.
#2 Lean back onto the wall with your knees partially bent.
#3 Presses your lower back into the wall and draw your chin inward while keeping the back of your head in contact with the wall. Maintain all areas of your back flat and in contact with the surface. Be certain that there are no spaces between your back and the wall, from your buttock to your neck. The only space that you won't be able to completely close is behind your neck.
#4 Raise your arms back and try to make contact with as much surface area of the wall as possible. Try to keep your shoulders and arm in contact while maintaining step 3.
#5 To increase traction up the back and neck drag the back of your head up the wall while maintaining the contact. Think that you want to touch the back of your neck to the wall.
#6 Maintain all features of the movement while you deep breathe. Hold for 1 min- relax- then repeat 2 times. Do the exercise every day.
Before starting this exercise program, see your doctor and verify that these exercises are suitable for your condition.
