Lying Whole Body Stretch
Technique:
• Lie straight on your back
• Extend your arms behind you
• Point your toes upwards
• Lengthen your body as much as you can
Primary muscles: Serratus anterior. Latissimus dorsi.
Secondary muscles: Teres major.
Injury where stretch may be useful: Back muscle strain. Back ligament sprain.
Note: When extending your legs in order to lengthen your body, push with your heels.
EDUCATION MEMBERSHIP PLANS
UNLIMITED ACCESS
FROM $19.95/monthly
Learn More for Less
Get unlimited access to streaming education from just $19.95/mo.
See All Blogs
Trigger Points and Lower Back Pain: Treatment Overview
Treating Trigger Points for Back Pain Lower Back Pain has reached epidemic proportions. Today we look at the part played by trigger points. It has been suggested that low...
Iliotibial Band (ITB) | Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL) | Hip Restrictions
TFL Trigger Points - Pain can refer midway down the lateral thigh and will often radiate to the knee The tensor fasciae latae (TFL) is a vitally important structure in providing...
Is it a frozen shoulder?
Frozen Shoulder or Impingement? Frozen Shoulder Syndrome - What's Going On Inside the Shoulder? The causes of frozen shoulder syndrome are still poorly understood. About 50% seem to...
