Maximising your flexibility means you are likely to have less injuries, less pain, improved posture and balance, increased strength, and better physical performance.

Keeping active in winter isn’t just important for your waistline, it also helps keep your body strong and your immune system in tip-top shape. So, if a chilly weather forecast is keeping you from enjoying your regular outdoor exercise, consider an activity indoors.

It targets and engages all of our core muscles and shoulder stabilisers. It is an excellent aid to improve our middle back extension and shoulder mobility. In fact, if completed in conjunction with “floor angels” and a foam roller extension, this is one of the best exercises to counteract poor posture from device (laptop, computer and phone) use.

Watch Sydney Spine's Dr. Greg Sher demonstrate the best method to squat, lunge and deadlift in this short video.

Shoulder pain and tightness is a common complaint. Watch Dr. Greg Sher demonstrate some great stretches to get some flexibility through your rotator cuff. The big tip: As with any exercise program, a slow build up and progression is vital to prevent further injury. Good strength and stability through the whole range of the movement is vital, so make sure your movements are meaningful.

Watch Dr. Greg Sher demonstrate some excellent exercises to improve your mid back flexibility and posture.