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Gentle spinal mobilization to relieve stiffness and improve lumbar and dorsal flexibility.

Area
Spine and back
Series
2
Repetitions
10 slow repetitions
Frequency
Every morning or after office hours
A woman on all fours on a mauve mat, rounding her back in a slow stretch Retrato oficial de la Lic. Laura Cortez Moza, Fisioterapeuta y Kinesióloga Indicated by Lic. Laura Cortez Moza Profile

How to do it step by step

  1. Get on all fours, with your hands under your shoulders and your knees under your hips.

  2. Exhale slowly and round your spine upwards, letting your head drop in a relaxed manner.

  3. Inhale calmly, lower your abdomen while raising your chest and looking straight ahead.

  4. Gently alternate between both positions, holding for about 4 seconds at each end.

Why it helps

A stiff back needs controlled movement rather than complete rest. Mobilizing each vertebral segment restores joint fluidity and better distributes the load.

Common Mistakes

Do it quickly. Move to the rhythm of your breathing, keeping your arms firm and feeling the movement in your spine.

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