Stretching & Relief
Side Lat Stretch in Child's Pose
This exercise gently stretches the latissimus dorsi muscle and the side of the torso. It can help to release tension in the back and shoulders.
- latissimus
- back stretch
- child's pose
- shoulder mobility
Instructions
How to do it
Start in Child's Pose. Walk both hands diagonally to one side and let your pelvis sink back towards your heels.
Dosage
2 x 30 seconds per side
Important
Focus on lengthening the flank on the stretched side.
Common mistakes
- Lifting the pelvis off the heels
- Shrugging the shoulders
- Holding your breath
- Putting too much pressure on the hands
When to stop?
Stop the exercise if you experience sharp pain, dizziness, numbness, unusual weakness or a clear worsening of your symptoms.