This is a great stretch for opening up the thoracic spine (your mid back area) and taking pressure off the muscles that sit between your shoulder blades. It can help undo some poor postural habits, too much sitting or just general stiffness in that area.
FIRST STEP:
Interlock you’re fingers together and turn your palms away from your body, pushing your hands away from you.
SECOND STEP:
Drop your chin to your chest and slump your body into the stretch, imagining you’re trying to make a c-shape with your spine.
3️⃣ THIRD STEP:
Continue to push your hands away from your body as you breathe into the stretch for 30 seconds.
This should feel like a nice stretch in the middle of your shoulder blades and even on the outside of your shoulders if you’re particularly tight
It shouldn’t feel like increased pressure on your your lower back, wrists or fingers – if it does, stop that stretch and seek the advice of myself or another health professional.
Some tips:
Don’t “bounce” this stretch, take them nice and slow. If you can’t interlace your fingers, you can just make a fist with each hand instead. And remember to breathe deeply.
As always, check with me or a suitable health professional for advice if you’re not sure about which stretches are best for you personally.