Exercise
Exercises for the Lower Back
As with any exercise program, please check with your doctor
before starting any kind of vigorous exercise and
stop immediately if you become short of breath or experience pain.
Exercise 1
Stand erect while holding onto a table or chair. Squat down with the back slightly bent, straighten up again, relax and repeat the exercise.
Exercise 2
Lie on your back with your arms above your head and your knees bent. Now move one knee as far as you can toward your chest and at the same time straighten out the other leg. Go back to the original position with both knees bent, and repeat the movements, switching legs. Relax and repeat the exercises.
Exercise 3
Lie on your back with a small pillow under your head, arms at your sides and knees bent. Bring your knees up to your chest and with your hands clasped, pull your knees towards your chest. Hold for a count of 10, keeping your knees together and your shoulders flat on the mat. Repeat the pulling and holding movement 3 times. Relax and repeat.
Exercise 4
Lie on your back and relax with your arms above your head and knees bent. Tighten the muscles of your lower abdomen and your buttocks at the same time so as to flatten your back against the mat. This is the flat back position. Hold for a count of 10. Relax and repeat.
Crossroads Chiropractic
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(908) 735-4086
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