Pulling your belly inYou can do this exercise anywhere, in any position. Try it while you work at your desk, drive, or stand waiting for your turn at the drugstore.
- Pull in your belly and imagine pulling your belly button back toward your spine. (Remember to keep your neutral spine while you do this-don't let your back bend forward.
Neutral spine is the
name for posture that maintains the
three normal curves in your spine.)
- Hold this for about 6 seconds. Remember to keep breathing normally.
- Rest for up to 10 seconds.
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Repeat 8 to 12 times.
ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerKathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerAdam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Current as ofMarch 21, 2017 Current as of:
March 21, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
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