Brettzel Stretch
Exercise Overview
This exercise is for thoracic and lumbar spine mobility as well as hip flexibility. Start by lying down on your back and flex one hip and knee to 90 degrees. Grab that knee with your opposite hand and pull it across the body and towards the floor. Use your other hand to grab your foot or ankle of the other leg and keep it pinned to the floor. Hold this position without allow your shoulders to come off of the ground. Take 3-5 deep breathes and switch sides.
Muscles Involved
Lumbar SpineThoracic SpineGlutesObliquesLatissimus DorsiQuadratus LumborumMultifidusQuadricepsIliopsoas
Related Conditions
Chronic Low Back PainThoracolumbar SyndromeHip Spine SyndromeLower Cross SyndromeSacroiliac Joint SyndromeLumbar Facet Syndrome