Upper Log Roll

Full BodyLow BackUpper BackSpiral LineNeckThoracic Flexibility
Written By David Song

UPPER LOG ROLL

This is a mobility exercise that targets the entire spine in rotation. Lie down on your back in a starfish position (arms directly out and legs spread apart). Keep the ankles anchored down to the floor during the entire exercise. Reach over with one arm towards the finger tips of the other arm and stretch your arm forwards as far as possible. Alternate sides and repeat.

Structures Involved:

  • Lumbar Spine

  • Thoracic Spine

  • Obliques

  • Latissimus Dorsi

  • Quadratus Lumborum

  • Multifidus

  • Trapezius

Related Conditions:

  • Chronic Low Back Pain

  • Thoracolumbar Syndrome

  • Hip Spine Syndrome

  • Lower Cross Syndrome

  • Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome

  • Lumbar Facet Syndrome

  • Neck Associated Disorder

  • Cervicothoracic Junction Irritation

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