Target the neck area

O’Leary recommends specifically focusing on the neck and back muscles. “You need to work on the muscles in the back of your body to make sure they are strong as they will hold you up against gravity. If you combine these with back mobility exercises, you’ll really notice the difference in your thoracic (mid-spine) region.”

She recommends trying the following exercises to help.

1. Prone press – lay on your tummy, hands by your chest, press your pubic bone into the floor and lift your upper back.

2. Book openings – these are great for improving mobility through the spine. Lie on your side with your knees bent and level with your hips. Inhale and float your top arm up to the ceiling and as you exhale, allow your body to follow your arm and head as you look behind. Inhale and hold, before releasing and returning to your start position.

3. Quadruped exercises – these are varied and target neck stability, try the cat/cow pose to start with.

4. Knee hovers – another great exercise for reducing back pain and improving stability.

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