Posture Exercise -By Coulton Roe
This is a simple posture exercise which works great to counteract that forward “slouching” position that we all get into too often. If you struggle with neck, upper back, and shoulder stiffness, then be sure to incorporate this into your day. The exercise works best if you have a foam roller (you can purchase at any of our clinics) but can also be done with a rolled up towel to slide on a smooth surface. We recommend doing it periodically throughout your day if you are at a desk or feeling stiffness creep up on you. You should, however, avoid/discontinue this posture exercise if it aggravates any shoulder pain.
How-To Steps:
- Sit nice and tall with your hands on a foam roller on top of a counter or table.
- Send your hands forward while you hinge through your hips. You should feel a good stretch in your shoulders, but also into the upper back.
*Hold for a stretch (5-10 seconds) or slowly roll in and out of the stretch. Repeat 10 times as a nice break to get moving throughout the day!
*Never do an exercise that causes you pain*
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