Transversospinalis Group – Stretching

Joe Muscolino

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    The transversospinalis paraspinal musculature is stretched with flexion, opposite-side (contralateral) lateral flexion, and same-side (ipsilateral) rotation of the spine.

    The transversospinalis paraspinal musculature is stretched with flexion, opposite-side (contralateral) lateral flexion, and same-side (ipsilateral) rotation of the spine.

    The transversospinalis paraspinal musculature is stretched with flexion, opposite-side (contralateral) lateral flexion, and same-side (ipsilateral) rotation of the spine. A stretch of the right-side transversospinalis is shown.

    The transversospinalis group is composed of the: