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Old 09-21-2011, 03:11 AM
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Default Will try this after I have recovered from op

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Originally Posted by boytos View Post
Precisions here :



The more you contract, the more the gravity-unloading effect is important.

1) feet are flat on the floor. Legs are relaxed.
2) breath with stomack
3) shoulders are fully supported
4) Don't move the head. The ball support the head "like an ergonomic pillow".
.It is important to maintain the natural "C" curve in the neck for easing gravity.

In human, muscle unloading (by gravity or by prolonged bed rest/immobilisation) decrease strength then induce atrophy.
It seem that anterior scalene is very adaptive, so it make sense.
Thanks for putting this on. I used to do it years ago when I could actually get to the gym. A good reminder of an effective gentle stretch.
However I'm still recovering from rib excision op so will prehaps wait until I've had my follow-up with my surgeon in 4 weeks before attempting it!
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