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Exercises for a Stiff Spine
Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Apr 29, 2016
As mentioned in this video, many of us can use more extension through the spine. A sedentary lifestyle often leads to shoulders that are rounded forward to some degree, which puts the spine in some degree of forward flexion, which is what gradually robs intervertebral joints of their natural capacity to extend backward.
A spine that lacks proper extension predisposes us to shoulder issues like impingement, bursitis, and adhesive capsulitis, as well as upper extremity issues like thoracic outlet syndrome and even carpal tunnel syndrome.
Please consider nurturing your spine's natural capacity to extend backward. If you have any questions on this topic, feel free to write to me at benkim@drbenkim.com.