Spinal Mobility Exercises

I call this the Windmill Twister Release - it’s relatively simple and incredibly effective in releasing tightness in the lower back, pelvis, mid-back, and shoulder region.

I named it in honour of a jiu jitsu submission hold called the Twister, made famous by mixed martial artist, Chan Sung Jung, better known as the Korean Zombie. Read more

This is an excellent exercise for improving extension through your spine and reversing the effects of forward slumping of your spine.

Start on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the ground. Read more

With an exercise ball and a towel or exercise band, you can do both of the simple mobility exercises shown in this video as a daily wake-up for your spine and shoulders.

When rolling back on the ball to encourage extension of the spine, aim to roll back to a point where your legs are fully straight and extended at the knees with your feet remaining on the ground. Read more

This is a brief series of shoulder and spinal mobility exercises that can be done daily to support healthy posture and help prevent osteoporosis.

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