exercises – mobility and stretches upper body wall angels

Romford & Ilford Family Chiropractic Ltd 313 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 6AX Website: www.chiropracticcare.co.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 0208 252 1010 Exercises – Mobility and stretches upper body (torso) These exercises can be used to increase flexibility in the lower back and body area. Wall angels Stand with back to the wall. Try to keep back flat against the wall by keeping the abdomen tight. Raise both hands above the head then lower bending both elbows to 80° with hands facing outwards at the side of the head. With the forearms flat against the wall slowly tighten behind the shoulder blades and draw the hands down towards the waist, then, elevate the arms upward in a slow smooth action. Keep the neck relaxed throughout, and breathe in while performing each movement and holding for 78 seconds.

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Romford & Ilford Family Chiropractic Ltd

313 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 6AX Website: www.chiropracticcare.co.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 0208 252 1010

Exercises – Mobility and stretches upper body (torso) These exercises can be used to increase flexibility in the lower back and body area.

Wall angels Stand with back to the wall. Try to keep back flat against the wall by keeping the abdomen tight. Raise both hands above the head then lower bending both elbows to 80° with hands facing outwards at the side of the head. With the forearms flat against the wall slowly tighten behind the shoulder blades and draw the hands down towards the waist, then, elevate the arms upward in a slow smooth action. Keep the neck relaxed throughout, and breathe in while performing each movement and holding for 7-‐8 seconds.

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