Erector Spinae Group – Stretching

Joe Muscolino

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    The erector spinae paraspinal musculature is stretched with flexion of the spine. To better stretch one side, opposite-side (contralateral) lateral flexion can be added.

     

    The erector spinae group is composed of the:

    • iliocostalis
    • longissimus
    • spinalis

     

    The erector spinae paraspinal musculature is stretched with flexion of the spine. To better stretch one side, opposite-side (contralateral) lateral flexion can be added.

    The erector spinae paraspinal musculature is stretched with flexion of the spine. A stretch of the bilateral erector spinae musculature is shown. To better stretch one side, opposite-side (contralateral) lateral flexion can be added.