POSTURAL EXERCISES using Gymnastic Ball
This is part of a series of exercises designed to strengthen your neck and upper back muscles.
These postural muscles help you to maintain correct posture while sitting.

Stop if these exercises cause pain.

The key is to keep your ear shoulder and hip in a straight line and do not tilt head up.

EXERCISE 1

Let chin rest on ball

Roll forward on ball and hold
Keep chin tucked in 

(click here to see chin tuck exercise)

Ear shoulder and hip are in a straight line
Hold 5-10 seconds - repeat 5-10 times

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EXERCISE 2

Roll forward on ball and hold
(see exercise#1)

Bring elbows up
Pinch shoulder blades together 

Keep chin tucked in

Hold 5-10 seconds - repeat 5-10 times

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EXERCISE 3

Roll forward on ball and hold
(see exercise#1)
Alternate reaching arms forward and back

Keep chin tucked in

Hold 5-10 seconds - repeat 5-10 times

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