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Posts Categorized: Stretches
Synergy Stretches – Low Back Decompression
Hold onto a counter or ledge and bend your knees into a low squat. Allow the weight of the pelvis and the pull of the arms to slowly decompress the low back. Hold for 3 minutes if possible. The longer the hold, the bigger the space you create in your lumbar spine. See video demo. This is part of a low back series developed by Kelly Starrett, author of Becoming a Supple Leopard.
Synergy Strengthen: Plank Pose or Yoga Push-up
The plank pose is a powerful core strengthener that you can do anywhere. The core muscles include the abdominals, the back, and pelvic muscles.
Exercises to Loosen up the Jaw
Although small, the muscles surrounding the jaw are made up of the same dense fibers as all other muscles. Kneading, or gently stripping them from the top of the joint down into the belly of the cheek will relax them, and help encourage painless range of motion.
Synergy Stretches: Myofascial Arm Stretch
Place your arms directly out to the sides at shoulder height with your palms down. Imagine someone is pulling on each arm so that you feel a slight distraction from the shoulder joints. Slowly rotate your outstretched arms forward, keeping them at shoulder height.