Exercise of the month

Name Seated Twist
Aim To mobilise mid/upper back Increase range of movement Benefits Can reduce stiffness in upper back Helps to twist spine i.e. looking or reaching behind Warnings Work within your comfort level You should not feel any pain Stop if you feel pain or are unsure you are doing the exercise correctly

Start Position Seated with good posture, tummy gently pulled in, spine long, shoulders down and relaxed.
Good seated posture	Bad seated posture

Keeping hips, knees & feet facing forward	Turn from the waist as far as is comfortable	Slowly return to the centre	Repeat on the other side

Repeat 5-10 times each side. Keep all movements slow and controlled.
Breathing easy with each movement. Maintain good posture throughout.