This exercise stretches your back, spine, and upper torso muscles.
Sit with your legs crossed.
Reach your left hand toward your left foot, and place your right hand at your side for support.
Slowly twist your torso to your right.
Switch your hands and twist to your left.
Repeat 2 to 4 times.
Current as of:
November 9, 2022
Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Kirtly Jones MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical Review:Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine & Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Kirtly Jones MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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