How to Do
How to Do Seated Stretching of the Lateral Flexion
Remember to sit up straight keeping your spine in a neutral position. Also, keep your feet straight ahead and planted on the floor at all times.
Beginning
Beginning Stretching of the Lateral Flexion
Once comfortably seated on the ball in the appropriate position, reach down, and grab the side of the ball with your right hand.
Movement
Stretching of the Lateral Flexion Movement
1. To begin the stretch, take your left hand and reach it high above your head and then to the opposite side of your body, meanwhile gently leaning your head in the same direction.
2. Once a stretch is felt, stop and hold that position for 20-30 seconds
3. Repeat for 2-3 repetitions then switch sides.
Benefits
Stretching of the Lateral Flexion Benefits
When acting unilaterally, all trunk flexors and extensors can produce lateral flexion. The rectus abdominis, external and internal obliques, erector spinae, semispinalis thoracis, latissimus dorsi, deep posterior spinal muscles, quadratus lumborum, and psoas are the major muscles involved.
