Not exact matches
This not only provides elongation or stretch to the neck, but also to the
chest muscles which tend to be
tight from the fetal position.
The low cobra strengthens the back, opens the
chest and stretches the hip flexors (the
muscles that get very
tight and stiff
from being bent in a seated position).
Once you understand that your back pain is not because your back is «
tight» but instead weak
from lack of training and your
chest muscles are actually to blame, you can start adding stretches like this one to your daily routine (as well... [Read more...]
Once you understand that your back pain is not because your back is «
tight» but instead weak
from lack of training and your
chest muscles are actually to blame, you can start adding stretches like this one to your daily routine (as well as beginning to mindfully strength train your back — more on that later).
From the ground up, your front - of - body
muscles get
tight: shins, quads, hip flexors, abs,
chest, and the front of shoulders.
The
chest / pec
muscles get
tight from working at a computer or driving as well as strength training (pressing).
Your
chest muscles, which get pulled
tight from desk work, are push
muscles.
Imagine you are twisting the hand of the pushing arm into the floor and away
from your body at the same time, this action helps keep the pushing arm
tight against the
chest and will help create the necessary tension needed in the
muscles of your upper body.
At some point in our schooling, we graduated
from sitting on the floor to sitting in chairs, which can encourage a lifetime of unhealthy and uncomfortable alignment, including a rounded lower back,
tight groin
muscles, and a sunken
chest.