Upper back, lower back and shoulders
Camel: Hands on Pelvis
A gentle first backbend: your hands support the pelvis so the chest can open without straining the lower back.
Spinal Mobility20 to 45 seconds
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Other ways to do this movement
Every version below is the same movement set up differently, so one of them usually suits. See all Camel Pose versions in one place, ordered from gentlest to strongest.
Before you try it
Move within a range that stays comfortable. Stop if this brings on sharp pain, dizziness, or symptoms that travel down an arm or a leg, and speak to a clinician before repeating it.
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