Stretch Your Lats To Fix Your Shoulder And Back Pain

The lattisimus dorsi attaches to the arm, hip, ribs, and spine, so tightness here can cause a lot of problems!
Learn how to release and stretch the lats correctly by addressing all parts of the muscle.
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[@xpost92]

When I stretch it my neck tightness almost disappears, it’s amazing. I have allot of stiffness around lower back. I’m starting to think it is pulling my shoulders inwards causing all sorts of problems.

[@drkristieennis]

That might be the case! Check out this low back video too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGXZooGJatmcotk

[@JoeChancellor]

Yup...that little extra rotation was what I was missing. I've been hanging from my chin up bar to keep the shoulder pain in check. I wonder what your thoughts are on small lumps in random spots in my muscles?

[@juliekane7210]

Joe Chancellor I sometimes hang from the mat pull down bar ..

[@drkristieennis]

The lumps could certainly be several different things. It might be worthwhile talking to your doctor about that.

[@JoeChancellor]

@@drkristieennis I did...she said...meh..nothing to worry about. Like ganglion cysts...etc...I'm thinking scar tissue or muscle knots..etc. have then on my hip (where I had gear etc in travels...think military)... but also frint side of my quads.. and left abs... small like a marble.

[@jordanworrelmbasccccscs9180]

I WOULD USE THIS TO BENFIT A FIGHTER PILOTS, IF IT COULD JUST BE MULTIPLE VIDEOS AND OR EXACT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. GOD BLESS

[@dianebach1301]

Is this safe for post shoulder replacement pain? It’s been over 2 years and things still hurt

[@penguin6204]

Thank you , That is a great stretch. How many sets should you do. Is 2 sets of 10!holding 30 seconds each? What do you recommend?

[@drkristieennis]

Thanks! If you are not warmed up, holding for a few seconds and repeating 10-15 times would be what I would typically advise, 2-3 times a day. If you do have blood flow going, aim for hold 30-60 seconds.

[@NeelSea]

Could you explain what could be causing it to want to stay tight? I find myself kind of holding tightness in that area during the day. Anything that should stand out as weak? Or just a habit from prolonged tightness?

[@drkristieennis]

It’s possible the thoracic spine is tight or some of the other stabilizing muscles are weak. See if these videos help at all: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGO0g36agt-cfck kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2msoWp-qt5jq6c

[@NeelSea]

@@drkristieennis these are GREAT!! I will work on them and let you know. I already know my hip flexors need work so this might be right on track! :) Thanks so much!

[@DJ6LXORIOUS]

Thank you

[@vsmox8653]

I have both pain from falling from a bucking horse

[@fayrouzza6]

Does it cause the shoulder to drop if you have it tight on one side only? I can see my shoulder bone on the right is much more forward and the arm is falling down not supported at all by the shoulder. Thank you

[@chrismarie2079]

Your amazing friend you have the perfect build, and shape very, very, very nice shape from your friend bubba

[@workwillfreeyou]

What a beautiful back & shoulders you have!

[@drkristieennis]

Lots of swimming!

[@rizwanmahmud9353]

Good , healthy and cheerful as ever. Great job

[@drkristieennis]

Thanks so much!

[@josephsielskisr3742]

CA you please teach us how to walk correctly

[@davidevans9939]

Thank you, great advice

[@davidpearson8954]

When you do the stretch on a chair, do you rotate the pelvis as well? ie. tuck the pelvis.

[@drkristieennis]

You can if it feels better to do so but it’s not necessary.

[@chrismarie2079]

I love your videos please don't stop. Bubba

[@drkristieennis]

Thank you 😊

[@josephsielskisr3742]

Doctor a lot of people walk wrong

[@drkristieennis]

Because of my multiple injuries, I don’t have the greatest walk. There are many things that go into gait so that’s a tough one to do a video on.

[@patrickcallahan7816]

Great info! I just found your videos this morning, I’m glad I did 😊

[@drkristieennis]

I’m glad they are helpful 😊

[@boshman8331]

I can relate to shoulder and back pain. Thanks kristie!

[@drkristieennis]

You are welcome!

[@annasatori4723]

I initially thought the "Derma Edge" was an iMac trackpad 🤣

[@drkristieennis]

It does kind of look that way:)

[@poohlein]

It looks like a bench scrapers for bakers

[@drkristieennis]

frawlahyn I’ve heard people say that:) I actually patterned it off of a door hinge!

[@erniehenshaw4065]

Great Content as always.BRAVO!!!

[@drkristieennis]

Thank you 😊

[@misslove432]

Wow you just made my day thank you 🙏

[@drkristieennis]

You’re welcome! Hope it’s a good day:)

[@ΓιώργοςΚουτσιούλης]

nice video!Instead of a tennis ball can i use a foam roller?

[@drkristieennis]

You can, but I don’t find it as effective since it’s a larger surface area.

[@ΓιώργοςΚουτσιούλης]

@@drkristieennis οκ,thank you very much!

[@ΓιώργοςΚουτσιούλης]

@@drkristieennis thank you very much!

[@drkristieennis]

@@ΓιώργοςΚουτσιούλης you’re very welcome!