Do you often find that your back, neck and shoulders feel tight or stiff after a long day at the office or a journey in the car? If so, you’re not alone!
While maintaining good posture is the best way to avoid such aches and pains, here our Southend chiropractor reveals an exercise that can further help to relieve your symptoms…
- Start by lying on your stomach with your elbows bent under your shoulders and your palms facing down.
- Imagine that you are opening your rib cage and reversing your slouching posture.
- Inhale and press your stomach up, lifting your chest. Your elbows should raise about 3 to 5 inches off the floor.
- Exhale and contract your glute muscles toward your upper thighbones, creating length in your lower back.
- Breathe in and push your chest forward, widening your sternum between your collarbones.
Give it a try; it’s easy to do and you will almost certainly feel immediate benefits.
Important Note: If your pain is a result of an injury or you suffer with any medical condition, contact your chiropractor or doctor before starting any new form of exercise. If symptoms develop/ worsen during the exercise, stop immediately and contact your healthcare provider for advice.