This month’s stretch of the month, The Chair Stretch, is brought to you by Touch Tuina practitioner Matanda, who has been practicing for four years at the Kentish Town clinic.
How to do the stretch
- You’ll need a chair, ideally something with mid-back support, nothing too high or too low. Start seated with both feet on the floor, bring your hands behind your head with your shoulders out to the sides.
- Start with an inhale, and on the exhale slowly lean back creating a curve in your upper back, make sure the chair you use is sturdy and won’t tip backwards. Only go as far as you feel comfortable.
- Hold for a few seconds
- Come in and out of this stretch, deepening a little each time.
Who is the chair stretch for?
The chair stretch is really simple and great for someone looking to fix their posture and help with neck or shoulder pain, a common complaint for those of us who work at a desk every day. For more posture content, check out our blog here or save on TikTok or Instagram.
