The Bruegger position can be used a rest position and provide some relief from low back pain, shoulder pain, and neck pain. Take brief, periodic breaks throughout the day (for approximately 5-10 seconds, every 30-60 minutes) and settle in to this stylized posture.
Sit at the edge of the chair, with the legs slightly apart. The feet and knees should be slightly turned out and the pelvis tilted slightly forward. You should establish a slight “hollowing” of the lower back and increase its curvature (called lordosis).
Your chest should be lifted both up and out, which should allow the shoulders to settle backwards without strain. The arms are allowed to rest on the thighs with the hands facing forward. Lastly the chin is gently tucked in and the head high and facing directly forward. Open the pectoral muscles, allow for proper breathing, let the shoulders relax, and focus on gently drawing your shoulder blades down and together.
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