@move_withhil: I moved with a rigid spine for years, completely unaware of it! My back used to move as one solid piece. Turns out that's the opposite of what it's built for. Your spine has 24 vertebrae connected by moveable joints designed to flex, extend & rotate. Moving it like a rod can override that & the mobility has to come from somewhere, so our bodies find new strategies & compensations, while the small muscles between each vertebra just stay quiet. Spinal waves are how I've been relearning it: one vertebra leading & the next one following - instead of everything moving together. It's not about re-gaining movement overnight. It's about giving your spine back the movement it was designed to have, one segment at a time. I’m not where I want to be but I’m enjoying the journey - continuing to move & use my spine how it was designed. If you want to start exploring spinal waves my top tip is to take a video when you start the process because sometimes we think our spines are way more mobile than reality & it helps show your stiff points! #mobility #movement #spine #health

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Wednesday 23 September 2026 13:16:14 GMT