XBOX STRETCH / CROSS BOX STRETCH

This is a full spine mobility exercise that targets the anterior oblique line and posterior oblique lines. Lie down on your side and imagine yourself in a square. Reach forwards with your top arm and backwards with your top leg to opposite corners of the square. Hold for 3-5 breaths and reverse the motion by reaching back with your arm and forwards with your leg to opposite corners. Hold for 3-5 breaths and repeat as necessary.

Structures Involved:

• Lumbar Spine

• Thoracic Spine

• Internal and External Obliques

• Latissimus Dorsi

• Quadratus Lumborum

• Iliopsoas

• Multifidus

• Glutes

• Spiral Line (Fascia)

• Functional Back Line (Fascia)

Related Conditions:

• Non-specific Low Back Pain

• Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome

• Lumbar Facet Syndrome

• Thoracolumbar Syndrome

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