Posted On: January 23, 2023
By KT Prominski, DPT
For a lot of us, the morning is a time where we may be rushed to get out of bed, get the kids fed, and start our work day. But, the morning also sets us up for how the day will go. What better way to start the morning than with movement?
Moving in the morning helps to improve stiffness, but also improve mental health. We live stressful lives, and sometimes, we feel pressed for time to move throughout the day. But, I am here to provide you with an 8-10 minute morning routine to get the body moving, and get you feeling good!
Deep breathing allows us to expand our lungs, creates a relaxation response by lowering pulse rate and blood pressure, and serves as a way to relieve stress.
Learn the Diaphragmatic Breathing Technique – YouTube
This helps to improve mobility at the thoracic spine and rib cage
Open Book Stretch – Physical Therapy Exercises – YouTube
This helps to improve mobility at the thoracic spine, lumbar spine, and hips
Child’s Pose for Lower Back Pain – YouTube
This helps to improve hip mobility as you squat to the floor
At Home: Door Frame Assisted Squats – YouTube
This helps to improve hip mobility as well as activate your gluteal muscles before you kick start your morning.
How to Perform the Perfect Glute Bridge – YouTube
So, let’s set the alarm clock just a few minutes earlier, and start our morning off with a little bit of movement!
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