Management
A Rotation That Starts at the Waist
The following exercise may help improve strength and spinal flexibility:
- Sit in a sturdy chair with your feet flat on the floor.
- Lean forward slightly to keep from "hunching" your back and shoulders.
- Keep your hips, shoulders, and ears in a straight up-and-down line.
- Fold your arms in front of you just below the shoulders. Do this by grasping opposing elbows with the hands.
- Keep your hips facing forward and turn at the waist. Turn your neck the same direction you are turning your waist.
- Remain in the side-facing position for 5 seconds and then turn back to face forward.
- Repeat the exercise 5 times toward one side and then switch to the other side, repeating 5 times.
Author: Ignite Staff
Online Medical Reviewer: Mike Murphy
Online Medical Reviewer: Raymond Turley Jr PA-C
Online Medical Reviewer: Stacey Wojcik MBA BSN RN
Date Last Reviewed: 03/31/2023
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