SMR Thoracic & Lumbar Spine Release tightness in the upper body during playing and keep the spine and shoulders free to move
Category
Warm-up
Outcome
Reduction in tightness in fascia, the dense and tough tissue which surrounds and covers all of your muscles and bones
Cue
Split the muscles into sections. For example, outside squad or lower calf. Spend approximately 30s on each section for warm-ups, apply even pressure, avoid applying too much pressure pre-lifting to avoid bruising. For the back also work through extension and flexion down different parts of the pine (Lower-Middle-Upper) with your hips on the floor.
Why?
Release tightness in the upper body during playing and keep the spine and shoulders free to move
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