Staff Back Bend

Sit on floor. Legs extended. Palms on floor behind back. Fingers point forward. Elbows straight. Straighten back. Stretch spine towards ceiling. Open chest. Curve back. Lower shoulders. Gaze up.

Opens chest, shoulders, wrist joints. Strengthens hips. Improves posture.

Sit on a folded blanket to lift pelvis. Back against a wall.

Lower back injury.

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