Straighten Up: a 3-Minute Spinal Health Exercise Program

Straighten Up is an enjoyable very short spinal health program designed to help you feel and look your best.

Basic Rules:

1. Think positively
2. Stand tall in confident “Inner Winner” posture
3. Breathe calmly, slowly and deeply from your stomach region
4. Move smoothly without jerking or bouncing

The Straighten Up exercise program consists of four segments:

1. Spine Tuning Warm Up (Inner Winner, Tilting Star, Twirling Star, Twisting Star)
2. Posture Pod/Flying Friends (Trap Openers, the Eagle, Hummingbird and Butterfly)
   -- for adults
   -- for kids
3. Balancing the Core (Tight Rope)
4. Wrapping It Up (Throwing Water, The Triangle, Shaking It Loose)

Each of these four segments will be shown and described in detail.

Disclaimer: Consult a medical professional to diagnose and treat back problems

Please note that the content in “Straighten Up America/World” has not been peer-reviewed by Spine-health.com medical advisors. This section is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical help or advice.

Spine-health.com does not offer medical advice or treatment. This information does not replace the physician-patient relationship, and the information is not medical advice or treatment. Patients should always seek the advice of a trained health professional for back pain or any health condition. Please note that the contents of this section have not been peer reviewed by Spine-health.com’s Medical Advisory Board.

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