I was having shoulder issues (that were apparently related to posture issues) and during PT they had me do this stretch. The first time I did this was painful and uncomfortable. Now it feels AMAZING when I get off the roller. I love this stretch

@physiorehab

4 ай бұрын

Glad you like it! Check out the latest version of that stretch in our recent videos

thank you! straight forward instruction, easy to follow , and effective.,

this is incredible!!!

I have upper back tightness everyday. This is one of the best stretches I tried. It works. My shoulders we not rounded forward and back was not tight after just a couple minutes. Thanks

@physiorehab

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it’s worked for you :)

Thank you ...great video....appreciate

@physiorehab

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help! 😄

I do this, but I gain balance with my elbows or hands and then bring my knees (or feet off the floor) up a bit to bring my spine down. (I feel it in my core when I do this.) I’ve had upper neck and back problems for years. Decades actually, just locked up at times, zero popping, not able to feel like I know how to stretch it like I need to. I have noticed more movement since doing this on the roller. I also have two tennis balls in socks that I roll up and down on the wall with, one on each side of my spine. That feels really good. It’s one unit, I can’t figure out how the dr got them in the socks like he did but they work great. They’re made so I have a sock to hold on to on each side as I roll on the wall.

At home during the pandemic at was using my foam roller (as I just learned) wrong. Thank you for this video sir :) From the U.S.

@physiorehab

4 жыл бұрын

Great

Thank you!

This stretch is amazing for increasing range of motion. I take it to one more level, I hold onto 5lb plate’s letting the plate travel up my wrist

This helped loosen me up so much that I got a few cracks without even trying. Thank you for posting.

@physiorehab

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it’s helping !

My PT/Lymphedema Specialist told me that I need to have my hands dangling down to get the "T stretch" so I need to have a table (like a massage table) or a small bed. I don't have either. She said "do the best you can."

@physiorehab

4 жыл бұрын

Just roll up a mat or towels to replicate the foam roller - that’s all the height you should need

I finished physical therapy for piriformis and back pain and I am continuing my treatment at home. I'm using a half 36 inch foam roller and now that I'm doing it at home, I'm getting some pain while laying on the foam roller. For example, one of my exercises from my former PT is deadbug lift with weight straps. Even with or without the exercise, just laying on the foam roller is hard on my spine. I was used to it during PT but now it causes discomfort. Could it be because my spine has lost it's strength and stability on it?

@physiorehab

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe it’s time to give the roller a rest for a bit and focus on strength and stability of the spine. Have a look at my rehab program to guide you: www.physiorehab.com/rehab-programs-lower-back-core-rehab

5 mins is the max I've got up to on this in my Rotator Cuff Rehab Program from you guys. My left side is the tighter side with weaker opposing lower/mid trap rhomboid. These muscles get lit up on my left side as I do this stretch. The right side scapula muscles I don't feel a thing. Is it because retraction is being enforced via the stretch..and these muscles on one side of my scapula are not used to retracting for so long in an isometric?

@physiorehab

2 жыл бұрын

Some people are simply tighter than others. 5min is ok don’t push it if it’s too much 😄

Hi, do you know if this can benefit a condition ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS

@physiorehab

4 жыл бұрын

Won’t cure it but will help loosen the soft tissues

My kyphosis makes it really hard to have a flat head. Over time will it get easier? Will I been able to do it better? I’ve been doing this for a week (it feels AMAZING) thank you!

@physiorehab

2 жыл бұрын

Keep it up of your feel good!

Could I do this on a shorter foam roller that is about half the length? Or would it be bad for my lower back?

@physiorehab

4 жыл бұрын

You would just have to fill up the gap with a few rolled towels

This is one of the most effective stretches to loosen me up and help me breathe better, but it makes me absurdly dizzy when I'm done. Is that okay? Should I keep going?

@physiorehab

2 жыл бұрын

Hmm perhaps do with caution and if the dizziness becomes less the most you do you’re good to keep going

Awesome tip..can I pls have the measurements of this roller?? Tia❤️

@physiorehab

3 жыл бұрын

90cm long , 15cm diameter

Is it a good idea to use a roller like this along the spine as a bench for "bench" press with rather light weight on the bar or dumbbell flies?

@physiorehab

Жыл бұрын

Only if you are aiming for more spinal stability options in your pressing

Could you advice how to stretch low back with roller? It would help me a lot .thanks you

@physiorehab

10 ай бұрын

My advice is you should never use a foam roller for your lumbar spine as there’s not enough support from things like the rib cage, use it for your thoracic instead

My father is 75 and has always had lower back pain since high school football. He never figured out what it was (he’s very old-school and suffered through it even though he didn’t have to). He will pull his back out, lifting slightly heavier nowadays, and it will put him out for like four days. Would you recommend using one of these?

Hi can people with lumber spinal stenosis do this exercise

@physiorehab

2 жыл бұрын

Yes just keep neutral spine

What if you you're too long and you head is hanging

What size foam roller do you suggest for this stretch? And what firmness?

@physiorehab

3 жыл бұрын

Hard! 90cm

@mbda1

2 жыл бұрын

I use 48” hard roller.

Is it better to have a long foam roller as in this video then a smaller 45cm roller ?

@physiorehab

Ай бұрын

👍

Does this help with neck pain too?

@physiorehab

3 жыл бұрын

It sure does

What should the roller length be to properly utilize this methjod?

@physiorehab

3 ай бұрын

90cm

Is this safe for heirnated discs on lower back

@physiorehab

Жыл бұрын

Yep

Are there alternatives other than a foam roller?

@physiorehab

3 жыл бұрын

Rolled up yoga mat?

Will this help with costocondritis?

@physiorehab

5 ай бұрын

It may help with the stiffness component

What size foam roller is best for this stretch?

@physiorehab

2 жыл бұрын

90cm long

Will this help low back disc issues ?

@physiorehab

Жыл бұрын

Maybe a little bit. Perhaps look at my lower back videos!

Will this help with low back erector spinae tightness ?

@physiorehab

2 жыл бұрын

Try the QL stretch video

I’ve started doing this. I’m in my 60s...should I expect some rib pain at the front as I rebalance things?

@physiorehab

3 жыл бұрын

They may happen but go easy first up

Nice work :-) Wonder who taught you that? LOL

@physiorehab

4 жыл бұрын

Brad Rasmus some crazy bloke...

Which foam roller is this?

@physiorehab

4 жыл бұрын

15cm diameter 90cm long

I dont get my neck on the foam roaler

@physiorehab

4 жыл бұрын

Too tall?

Safe for scoliosis?

@physiorehab

3 жыл бұрын

Yep 👍

I can understand better when your kneeling up at the end, but when your laying down it's harder to hear.

@physiorehab

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry no microphone back then!

You have such a cute face 😍

@tony2169

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

I dont have a foam roller. Does a pool noodle do the same job

@zubu2112

4 жыл бұрын

No

Mmmm n N

I have a, hard time understanding you with your thick accent and background noise.

@physiorehab

3 жыл бұрын

Yep - needed a microphone back in those days