Full Spine Mobility
Mobility refers to how much movement a joint has. It is the foundation for how easily you can move to perform daily functions like walking, cooking, working, bathing, etc. Our spine is the foundational base for the movements of our whole body. When our spine is in pain or not functioning optimally, it can be quite debilitating. The spine is comprised of 24 vertebral segments connected by joints.
Since we are creatures of efficiency, we always use the path of least resistance. This means that we choose to move through the joints that are easiest to move. So, certain spinal joints will have more mobility/movement and other segments will have less. If a spinal joint moves too much, it predisposes us to injuries such as disc bulges, sciatica, arthritis, etc. We have to learn how to use our whole spine to move, rather than bearing the load on only a few spinal areas.
The good news is that mobility can be trained. But of course, the younger you are, the easier it is. Mobility training requires us to connect with how our bodies move, and readjusting our coordination. I have demonstrated whole spinal mobility in a variety of positions (quadruped, sitting, standing) since we I have demonstrated whole spinal mobility in a variety of positions (quadruped, sitting, standing) since we function in a variety of positions.
Exercises: Keep movements slow and controlled. Try each one for 30 seconds.
1. Quadruped whole spine mobility
2. Thoracic Mobility (where most people are quite stiff)
3. Seated whole spine mobility
4. Lumbar Mobility
5. Standing whole spine mobility
