Mobility
Gentle Supine Twist
This exercise gently mobilizes the lumbar and thoracic spine and stretches the lateral trunk muscles. It can help release tension in the lower back.
- Spine
- Back
- Mobilisation
- Stretch
Instructions
How to do it
Let your knees fall together to one side while keeping both shoulders on the floor.
Dosage
2 x 30–60 seconds per side
Important
Only move within a comfortable range.
Common mistakes
- Lifting the opposite shoulder off the floor
- Forcing the twist too far
- Holding the breath
- Tensing the neck
When to stop?
Stop the exercise if you experience sharp pain, dizziness, numbness, unusual weakness or a clear worsening of your symptoms.