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Healthy and Active Pregnancy

Finding Your Neutral Spine

8/10/2017

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​What is neutral spine:
A neutral spine means that none of the joints are bent, the spine is aligned and not twisted. Most people have natural curves in their spine, it is not a straight line. A neutral spine is the optimal position of the curvatures in your spine.
-slightly arched lower back, slightly rounded upper back
 
Why is it important to have a neutral spine:
Many people tend to over exaggerate the curves in their spine, placing extra stress on the joints and leaving them exposed to injuries and pain. When you achieve a neutral spine, you will have the least amount of stress placed on your spine and the tissues surrounding it. With a neutral spine, you will be able to attain optimal balance, improve breathing, improve circulation to the tissues, and decrease your chances of injury

​How to attain a neutral spine:

In Quadruped:
-Begin on your hands and knees with a straight spine
-Arch your lower back and move your stomach toward the floor
-Round your back as much as you can
-Repeat arching (full extension) and rounding (full flexion) your back a few times until you get comfortable, and begin narrowing in on a position between the two extremes that makes you feel the most pain free and balanced. That is your neutral spine.
 
​Against a wall, in standing, or tall kneel.
-Begin with your back flat
-Arch your spine so that you stick your stomach out and your pelvis moves down and backward
-Round round your spine so that you are squeezing your stomach in and your pelvis moves up and forward
-Repeat arching and rounding your back a few times until you feel pain free and balanced.
 
*This is a great exercise for your pelvis and your core. 
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*To see videos about how to find your Neutral Spine, check out the Exercise section
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    Elina Skripochnik PT, DPT, CSCS

    Elina is a Physical Therapist with experience in women's health and pediatrics. She aims to educate women on the importance of becoming and staying active during pregnancy, as well as to provide safe and easy exercises that can be done throughout pregnancy and beyond. 

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