This stretch helps to stretch all the muscles along your spine from very top to the very bottom, from the large ones right through to the teeny tiny ones.
STEP 1
Start by sitting up tall on a comfortable surface with firm support under you (so probably not on the bed or couch). Take both legs out straight in front of you.
STEP 2
Bend your right leg up and across your left leg.
STEP 3
Take your left arm onto the outside of your bent right leg and hug it in tight. Place your right hand behind you.
STEP 4
Turn your head to look over your right shoulder, allowing your body to turn with it. Allow your body to twist into a nice, comfortable stretch.
STEP 5
Hold for 30 seconds and then repeat on the other side.
This should feel like a nice stretch all the way up your spine and maybe even into hips and shoulder too.
It shouldn’t feel like increased pressure on your lower back, neck
Some tips:
Don’t “bounce” this stretch, take it nice and slow. And just be careful not to apply too much pressure and keep it gentle! 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.