I am an active person but we all have times when we have to sit. Be it for travel, waiting at the doctor, the DMV, in your car, because there's nothing else to do. Whatever the cause for sitting, the effect is the same: tight hamstrings, tight low back, slouched shoulders. Poor posture.
Simple seated solution: Extend right leg out in front of you, left knee bent. Push right heel into the ground, toes pointed toward the ceiling. Sit tall, lift your chest, drop your shoulders, inhale then exhale as you slide your hands down your straightened right leg. Do not round your shoulders. Stop at the point of tension. Hold for at least 20 seconds, exhaling. Come up slowly, one vertebra at a time.
Repeat on the opposite side.
Do this exercise 2-3 times per day to relieve low back pain. This is one of my Basic 5 stretches that I suggest everyone do each day. Make a routine that includes the Basic 5 stretches. The Take 5 Hand Squeeze, the 3 circles, leg extension, hamstring stretch and the Kegal squeeze. I include these Basic 5s in each of my dvd routines so make them part of your day, too.
Short on time, do the Basic 5 , breathe deep and promote nutrient and oxygen exchange at the cellular level... aaaaaaaaaahhhhh, that's better.
Hold for 20-30 seconds.
That's it for today, I'm tight from sitting all day and need to stretch in the exact opposite direction as I've been sitting for hours at the computer. I'm going to put in Day 3, Take 5 for Posture and enjoy some gentle total body stretching to relieve muscular tightness.
I highly recommend you do the same thing, too. Especially if you feel tight and grouchy. Stretch, breathe, smile as you Take 5 to Exercise.
Peace be with you.
the balance enhancement specialist
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