MODIFIED BRUEGGER’S EXERCISE

This is an upper body mobility exercise that is best utilized to give yourself a body break from constant sitting. Here we simultaneously internally rotate the arms, protract the scapula, and flex the cervical and thoracic spine to end range. From here we transitions into a chin tuck, neutral spine, with your scapula retracted and shoulders externally rotate. Alternate between the two positions in a single fluid motion to relieve muscle tension.

Structures Involved:

• Cervical Spine

• Thoracic Spine

• Shoulders (Glenohumeral and Scapulothoracic Joints)

Related Conditions:

• Upper Cross Syndrome

• Forward Head Posture

• Text Neck / Nerd Neck

• Rib Joint Pain

• Headache

• Neck Pain

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