Become comfortable using the ball in different positions. Keep your back and neck in a comfortable, neutral position.
Tabletop Exercise
From sitting position, walk feet out from ball until upper back is resting on ball; back and hips are straight, hands lightly touching floor.
Stretches
Allow the ball to roll from the neutral position into the stretch position, stretching only as far as is comfortable.
Side Stretch Exercise
Begin exercise in sitting position. Place one hand on hip; reach overhead with other arm to stretch side of trunk, hold; then stretch other side. |
