We develop back pain for many reasons: stress, poor posture, muscular imbalance and lack of core strength to name a few. Half Down Dog Twist soothes back tightness while helping improve your posture, so hopefully you will have less back pain in the future.
Half Down Dog Twist is a deep stretch for the shoulder and chest--muscles that get tight and shortened with hours of desk work or driving. Adding a twist stretches and lengthens the muscles along the spine.
Enjoy this pose at the end of a long day or at any time you want to do something nice for your posture and back.
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