Maria-Elena Kadala started this discussion ·
Please, suggestions for improving back flexibility, so I can get more of an arch. I've been doing some yoga --- cat/cow, down/up dog --- but I'm afraid that pushing the arch will compress the disks. I'm basically not flexy to begin with, but I've had some gradual improvements with other stretches, I just have no clue how to approach this.
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Back bends, cobra pose & plow exercise (will also strengthen your core for shouldermounts)
Veena ·
If you have disc issues you should talk with your dr about back exercise that are sutable for you. If you have a healthy back, you shouldn't have a problem with stretches that use extention. Have you tried using any of the stretches for the back in the lessons or the back mobility routine?
V, I shoulda looked in the Lessons first! I didn't remember those, but I'm gonna look right now. I don't have disk issues, so I'll go forth and flex!
OK, now I've done the mobility routine (except for that last advanced pose) --- it makes all the difference in the world to have direction for focus. I was doing some of the stretches already for splits training, so delighted to learn they'll serve that dual purpose. I had just come in from a workout when I saw your response, so I was already warmed up. Thank you for your commitment to excellence and education!
Veena ·
I think there are a few other stretches in the individual lessons as well, you may want to take a look at those. Not all of the individual lessons are in the routines. The individuals also give you a bit more direction for placement ect also. You'll see the muscles stretched listed in the description....they are also placed in groups. ❤️
