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  • Single-leg stance

    Single-leg stance

    This exercise helps to improve your balance, which is really important for fall prevention. Play Video
  • Standing bicep curl

    Standing bicep curl

    This is an upper-body strengthening exercise. Resistance training is important -- whether... Play Video
  • Scapular retraction

    Scapular retraction

    This is a great exercise for the postural muscles of the upper back. By doing it on an... Play Video
  • Latissimus dorsi stretch

    Latissimus dorsi stretch

    The latissimus dorsi is a large muscle in your body. This exercise helps strengthen that... Play Video
  • Pelvic tilt

    Pelvic tilt

    This is an abdominal strengthening exercise. It's important not to do a sit-up or crunch if... Play Video
  • Thoracic spine extension

    Thoracic spine extension

    Compression fractures are common in the thoracic spine, particularly when you're bending... Play Video
  • Standing spine stretch

    Standing spine stretch

    This weight-bearing exercise will help you elongate the spine and stretch your back muscles. Play Video
  • Ball squat

    Ball squat

    This is a lower-body strengthening exercise. It also helps you practice your neutral spine and... Play Video
  • Wall push-up

    Wall push-up

    The wall push-up is a great exercise to help you practice your neutral spine, as well as... Play Video

Neutral spine

Your neutral spine is your body's most efficient, ideal alignment. It's important to practice this every day, until it becomes second nature.

Last modified: 2012-03-06

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