Mobility
Seated upper-back rotation
Gentle mobility for the neck and shoulder girdle.
Purpose
Support comfortable mobility and movement control.
Starting position
Sit upright on a stable chair, feet supported and shoulders relaxed.
How to perform
Sit firmly with arms crossed over your chest. Slowly turn your chest to the right while keeping your pelvis and knees facing forwards. Let your head follow your torso without adding an extra neck twist. Return and repeat left. Do 5 each way, pausing briefly in a comfortable position.
Breathing
Breathe normally without straining.
What to pay attention to
Stop with increasing pain, dizziness, tingling or numbness. After surgery or with a diagnosed neck condition, seek individual guidance.
Common mistakes
Jerking, forcing the end of the range, holding the breath.
Dosage
5 repetitions each side.