Spine Stretch
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- Extend your arms straight out in front of you at shoulder height, keeping your shoulders down and away from your ears.
- Inhale deeply and as you exhale, start to round your spine forward from the top of your head, imagining you're peeling your spine off a wall behind you.
- Continue to curl forward until your hands reach towards your toes, or as far as is comfortable for you, keeping your abdomen pulled in so you feel a nice stretch in your lower back.
- Slowly roll back up to the starting position, restacking your spine one vertebra at a time, and repeat the exercise as desired.
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The Spine Stretch is a beneficial exercise that promotes flexibility, decompresses the spine, and helps improve posture. It's ideal for individuals who spend long hours sitting, those recovering from back injuries, or anyone wishing to enhance their overall spinal health. Incorporating this exercise into your routine can help alleviate back pain, reduce stress on the spine, and improve your body's alignment and mobility.
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Technik-Tipps
Avoid rushing through the movement. The spine stretch should be performed slowly and with control. As you exhale, start to curl down from the top of your spine, imagining each vertebra bending forward one at a time. This will help to ensure that you are truly stretching your spine and not just hinging at the hips.
It's important to listen to your body and avoid overstretching, which can lead to injury. Don't try to force your body into a deeper stretch by pulling on your legs or rounding your back excessively. The stretch should be comfortable and you should feel a gentle pull along