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Open book, illustrated in 3 steps
Lie on your side with the working arm uppermost. Keep knees bent and stacked. Support your head with a small folded towel. Reach both arms forward, palms together.

Back

Open book

A simple move for your upper back and shoulders, done on the floor. About 30 seconds each side.

Position
On the floor
Equipment
A towel
Time
About 30 seconds each side
Works
upper back and shoulders

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How to do open book

  1. Set

    Lie on your side with the working arm uppermost. Keep knees bent and stacked. Support your head with a small folded towel. Reach both arms forward, palms together.

  2. 1

    Lift the upper arm and follow it with your chest.

  3. 2

    Open the arm behind you as far as comfortable. Keep your knees together.

  4. 3

    Close the arm slowly, returning both palms together.

  5. Switch sides and repeat.

Take care. Keep knees together and let the upper arm stop above the floor if needed. Do not force the shoulder down.

Gentle movement guidance, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

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