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Illustration showing quadruped cat-cow

Controlled mobility

Quadruped cat-cow

Entire spine

Setup
Floor
Focus
Torso

Step by step

  1. Begin on hands and knees.
  2. Slowly round the back while letting the head follow, then reverse into a comfortable lengthened-spine position without forcing the neck.

Move slowly. Mild tension is enough; stop if you feel pain.

Review source: AAOS spine conditioning program — Kneeling Back Extension