Thread the Needle
On hands and knees, slide one arm under your body along the floor until your shoulder rests on the ground, feeling the rotational stretch through the upper back and shoulder. Alternate sides.
How to do the Thread the Needle
- On hands and knees.
- Slide one arm under your body along the floor until your shoulder rests on the ground.
- Feeling the rotational stretch through the upper back and shoulder. Alternate sides.
What it targets
Primary muscle groups: Shoulders, Upper Back.
Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Shoulder Impingement, Postural Kyphosis.
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