Saturday, May 16, 2009

Stretch and Surrender: #31 Slouch Stretch With Overcorrect

Benefits: Counteracts forward-bending forward-head postures and improves postural awareness.

METHOD: Sit comfortably in a straight backed chair. Slouch forward, rounding your back. Face forward; don't let your chin drop toward your chest.

To overcorrect: Sit straight; squeeze your shoulders back, thrusting your chest forward and tucking your chin. Repeat the slouch/overcorrect position 5 times. ON the fifth repetition, hold the overcorrect for 5 seconds. Slowly relax until you no longer feel a strain.

Tip: We do so many forward-bending tasks! Try doing this postural exercise 2 or 3 times a day.

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