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Illustration showing standing cat-cow

Controlled mobility

Standing cat-cow

Entire spine and pelvis

Setup
Desk, counter, or hands on thighs
Focus
Torso

Step by step

  1. Support the hands and soften the knees.
  2. Alternate between lengthening the chest forward and rounding the back, coordinating the movement with slow breathing.

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

Review source: AAOS spine conditioning program