Melentur.

Bend gently. Move freely.

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Illustration showing thread-the-needle

Static stretch

Thread-the-needle

Upper back and rear shoulder

Setup
Floor
Focus
Shoulders, Upper back

Step by step

  1. Start on hands and knees.
  2. Slide one arm underneath the other with the palm facing up, rotating gently until the shoulder approaches the floor.
  3. Return and switch sides.

Move slowly. Mild tension is enough; stop if you feel pain.

Review source: AAOS spine conditioning program