This month I am sharing a stretch that is very beneficial to me. It encourages the shoulders to open, thereby opening the chest and helping to improve posture. As a result, upper back pain may decrease as well.
*Please consult your doctor before doing anything contained in this post.
What you need: Just yourself!
How to stretch: I call this stretch the clock stretch. Bring your entire right side body against a wall. Reach your right arm overhead, palm facing the wall. Keep as much of your side body against the wall as possible. Your right hand is now at 12:00. Hold here for 1 minute. Tick your hand back to 1:00, and hold for 1 minute. Repeat for 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00. Step away from the wall and notice the difference between your right and left sides. Then repeat the entire clock stretch on the left side.
Happy stretching!
*Please note: I am not a doctor and this is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You agree to hold harmless Mackey Massage and Wellness, LLC for all injuries and claims that arise from your use or misuse of the content above.
