As the legendary Joseph Pilates would say, “You are only as old as your spine is flexible.” Having full movement through all the spinal vertebrae is necessary to achieve moves not only as a dancer or yogi, for rehabilitation and stability, but as a healthy mobile being in the world. Practicing exercises that elongate and articulate the spine both increases our range of motion and strengthens the stabilizing muscles that help prevent injury.
Our spines are our bodies’ support system. If one section of the support system is not fully mobile, we are not only limited in our movement, but the imbalance causes damage to our bodies as we compensate in other sections of the spine. We must not forget that spinal flexibility is just as important as core strength in keeping the body free from injury and ailments. Below, Rob starting work on the Seal Flexi-bench.
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