Upper Back Mobility Exercise
Before undertaking any form of exercise it is strongly recommended that the upper back and shoulder region of the body should be sufficiently warmed up to prevent upper back and shoulder injuries.
Rotation Mobility Exercise
One such upper back mobility exercise is the Rotation Mobility Exercise which is a simple upper back loosening exercise and can be performed by following the instructions below:
- Take a standing position with your feet shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent with toes facing forwards;
- Bend your arms at the elbow ensuring your hands aredirectly in front of your sternum;
- Raise your elbows up so they are at the same level and in line with your shoulders;
- With your head facing forwards at all times, rotate your torso by moving the arms to the left and hold for three seconds;
- Return back to the start position and repeat by moving the arms to the right;
- Repeat this exercise by moving to the left three times and to the right three times, maintaining good spinal posturethroughout.
This back support exercise is often performed by those who suffer from stiffness in the upper back and require shoulder and clavicle support during exercise. The most frequently purchased back support product used to stabilize the upper back and shoulder region during exercise are posture and clavicle braces; alternatively shoulder supports bring shoulder stabilizing benefits.
For more information on shoulder and clavicle supports visit SUPPORT4PHYSIO Shoulder/Clavicle Support Aids.
Disclaimer: Professional independent medical advice should be taken before acting on any of the information given in this article.
