UNDO GRAVITY AND GROW TALLER
Decompress from the day.
Sitting causing uneven spinal loading, compressed together with the effects of gravity is not a good combination.
Jaysus, that doesn't sound too good...
...well its not too good.
Having Sciatica is not too good either.
In fact it's pretty crap.
Or worst case, a herniated disc.
"Ah sure, it won't happen to me"
Famous last words...
... prevention is better that cure.
Lets lengthen that spine and take some pressure off our discs.
This is what we're going to do!
STEP ONE: Back Block!
We're using the to legs provide the traction. When lying over the Yoga Block there's an agreeable pulling sense through the abdomen and low back.
Lying back, passively draped backwards over the Yoga Block is the quintessential anti-sitting posture. It is especially effective at stretching out the front of the lumbar segments and drawing fluid into the discs.
Relax into this posture for 3-5 min.
STEP TWO: Glute Bridge!
Fire those sleepy glutes up after hours of sitting on them!
Sitting down all day tightens the hip flexors, rotating our pelvis forward and compressing the lumbar discs.
The glute bridge safely activates our glutes and realigns our pelvis into its natural postion
The muscles which run from your calves, glutes, hamstrings and lower back–are extremely important for healthy movement, great posture, athleticism, and a back that is free from pain and discomfort.
Remember, push your hips up as high as you can and squeeze your glutes hard with this exercise.
Now... hold for 1min!
"I wish I was a little bit taller
I wish I was a baller..."