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Chest-Opening Spinal Twist

This stretch is not only great for athletes, but for those of us hunched over computers, which causes tight shoulders and neck pain. This feels so good!

  • Begin lying on your belly with your arms out wide, palms facing down and in line with the shoulders.
  • Place your left palm underneath your left shoulder and push into the floor to roll onto the right side of the body.
  • If it feels OK on your shoulder, turn this into a spinal twist by bending your left knee, and placing it on the floor behind you.
  • Lean back into your left foot and right hand as much as you can, gently pressing your left hand into the floor for support.
  • Breathe deeply for three to four minutes, then repeat on the other side.