Doorway Hang Spine Decompression
Grip a sturdy doorframe or pull-up bar overhead, allow your body to hang with feet lightly on the floor, and let the spine passively decompress under your body weight.
How to do the Doorway Hang Spine Decompression
- Grip a sturdy doorframe or pull-up bar overhead.
- Allow your body to hang with feet lightly on the floor.
- And let the spine passively decompress under your body weight.
What it targets
Primary muscle groups: Lower Back, Upper Back, Shoulders.
Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Lower Back Pain, Herniated Disc, Sciatica.
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