PEC STRETCHES

Pectoralis muscles (those under your breast tissue) contract for extended periods of time when in a breastfeeding position or even when holding your little one. The muscle is divided into two parts called the pec minor and pec major, and you need to stretch both. This helps to open up your shoulders, and prevent slouching and hurting your neck.

WHAT TO DO

✓ Sit on a Pilates ball and begin to walk forward, so that you evenutally lie with your head and upper back resting on the ball.

✓ Tuck your chin in as much as you can within your pain limits.

✓ Extend your arms in a V shape above your head with your palms facing the ceiling. This will stretch your

pec minor. Hold the stretch for 10 seconds.

✓ Once done with the hold, move your arms down, so that they are perpendicular to your body, again with palms facing the ceiling. Hold for 10 seconds. This stretches your pec major.

✓ After the hold, bring your arms back in, and walk backward, tucking your chin in until you are in a sitting position again.