The Standing Twist  

No More Excuses!
Our ears are ringing!!
Much as we love the fact that when you don’t do your exercises you have to come and visit us more often for a chat and a cup of tea, we really would prefer to see you for MOT’s rather than fire-fighting acute pain all the time! Knowing that you all forget your exercises, here is one of the most common we give out…the standing twist. We will shortly be launching a patients-only section of the website where you will be able to view your exercises in video format, so, you will have NO EXCUSE for not doing your exercises!

Great for: Mid-back tension

Time required: 60 seconds

Use this position to promote all-round health and vitality and to counteract the effects of stress.

1. Stand on a nice bit of carpet…or a patch of grass. A kitchen tile or 2 will do (basically, don’t try giving us the excuse that you don’t have enough space! Move all the sharp edged pieces of furniture out of the way (in case you fall over!).
2. Raise your arms to shoulder height, palms face away.
3. Turn your right foot out to the right at a 90 degree angle.
4. Twist around to the right, keeping your arms at shoulder height, turning your head to look at the back of your right hand.
5. Breathe!
6. Hold for 3 seconds.
7. Return to the front and repeat to the left.