Spinal Rotation exercises. Increase your golf swing by doing these.

I hope to see everyone healthy and happier.  Summer is upon us so please take full advantage of the weather and get outside and move!! Remember the sun is your friend, please take advantage of the wonderful benefits from it. This Thursday’s Thoughts are exercise based. Sports, work , your everyday life, spinal rotation and strength are vital to help you perform at your best and help you to reduce injuries. Having a strong spine is key to all movements. Reducing pain in this area is also the way we continue to push ourselves while exercising, hanging with loved ones, and just feeling better.I have depicted in a video below 2 excellent ways of increasing range of motion and flexibility in your spine. In addition, the strength component is vital to help you increase rotation while reducing the chance for major injuries.  

1. Weighted trunk rotation in prone 3 point stance. Performed while using a small weight in the 5 to 10 pound range in one hand at a time. While grasping the weight in one hand and leaning over with your other arm on a bench or coffee table creating a 3 point base of support. Rotate your upper body to the weighted side and use momentum by extending your active arm to the right and towards the ceiling. Perform this movement 10 to 12 reps per side.  Below is a link for proper form and explanation. 

2. Torso Twists. Perform this by sitting at the edge of your bench or coffee table. Both legs off the ground and crossed, at the same time lean your torso back. Find your balance and then cross your arms and start rotating your shoulders right to left. Note in the video my head is facing forward. Perform this 30 times in each direction.

By increasing your range of motion in your spine you can increase your ability to hit farther and reduce your chance of injuries while playing a sport or just dealing with everyday movements. 

Please share this with someone you know that can use these exercises and thoughts for better health and wellness.

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