Try some breathing exercises to loosen your axial spondyloarthritis rib stiffness and ease mid-back pain.
If you plan to join in with the stretching, please bear in mind Zoë's advice below:
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing
- Have a space to either lie comfortably or sit in a chair with a supportive back
- Space to stand and raise your arms for one exercise
- Don't eat a big meal for half an hour before
How do you feel after the exercises? Let us know in the comments 👇
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00:00 Introduction
01:27 Safety information - please watch before trying the exercises
03:08 Exercising with axial SpA
04:15 Abdominal (belly) breathing
06:30 Box breathing
10:20 Q&A
12:22 Wine glass arms
16:40 Breath focus
21:50 Q&A
22:12 Back stretch
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