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\nother example is the exercise Uppcr Back 6 (page 214). Here the lower back is protected according i the same principle (Fig 6). The lumbar spine is bent backward. and the cushion under the right buttock it bent sideways to the right. This means that the lumbar vertebrae are tunied to the left. Ifyou bend ird tum your upper (thoracic) spine to the right while sitting iii this position, the lumbar vertebrae doiTt 3 w the thoracic ones. The shape of the vertebrae prevents such a movement. The lower back is protected.

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The exercises recommended for neck and spine have other uses than just stretching back muscles. They’re e\cellent when you want to get stiff joints belween vertebrae to move morę freely.

If you follow the advice given in the introduction and guide, youcan avoid injury, improve yoursuppleness md movements and so stay in good shape.

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