Spinal Rocking
The following exercise is a great one to do to combat fatigue. Working on major meridians along and at the side of the spine, it also helps relieve lower back pain, shoulder and neck pain and tension. Organs relating to the meridians get massaged so that this simple exercise affects the whole body.
Best done on the floor, with padding (eg mat, towels) underneath if you are bony or extra sensitive to pressure, lie on your back with knees into the chest and head tucked in. Hold onto the knees and gently rock yourself up and down, coming all the way up onto the shoulders if possible. Continue to rock to and fro without pausing. You can place your hands under the knees or on top, whichever position feels more comfortable. Both ways will stimulate important pressure points for relaxing and re-energizing muscles. After a few repetitions rest for a few minutes, breathing deeply, before turning to the right side to come back into a sitting or standing position.
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