Spinal Mobility | Fitness Ep 04

🧘🏼 Counteract our forward-focused world with this essential episode on upper back extension! Carol explains how our daily habits - sitting, driving, working at desks - create imbalances that neglect the back of our body, leading to that all-too-common lower back tightness at L4, L5, S1, and S2.

In this 9-minute session, Carol guides you through a prone back extension sequence that safely lengthens the spine and activates everything from your tailbone to where your spine meets your head. Learn the proper "kitten lift" technique, single-arm variations that mimic sports movements (golf, tennis, baseball, pickleball), and how to progress to rotational challenges like "peeking under your armpit."

The episode concludes with Carol's enhanced version of child's pose - what she calls "resting pose" - incorporating oppositional energy to decompress the spine and integrate the work you've just completed. Perfect for anyone dealing with upper back tension or looking to build strength in neglected movement planes.

Chapters
00:05 - Introduction to Amazing Movement Philosophy
01:30 - Understanding Forward-Focused Imbalances
02:52 - Prone Position Setup & Preparation
04:20 - Single Arm Extension Variations
06:49 - Advanced Rotational Challenges
07:19 - Enhanced Resting Pose with Oppositional Energy

About Carol Beringer:
With 25+ years of experience, Carol combines expertise in brain-based functional movement, Pilates, and yoga to help clients achieve improved posture, pain relief, and lifelong wellness. Her compassionate approach has transformed lives of individuals aged 6 to 96.

Connect with Carol:

Email: hello@carolberinger.com
Website: https://carolberinger.com/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pilatesandmore110/ 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarolBeringerMethod 
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-amazing-movement-podcast/id1801483560 

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