These exercises should only be performed after evaluation by a qualified professional and under their instruction. Failure to properly ascertain the reasons for certain injuries or the causes of pain may lead to further injury if these exercises are performed.
Should you experience pain or discomfort while doing an exercise, stop immediately. Follow only the exercises that your doctor has recommended to avoid the potential of further injury.
Purpose
To loosen and warm up lower back.
Steps
- Begin by lying on your back with you knees bent and feet on the floor.
- With both hands, pull (don't lift) your right knee as close to your chest as possible. Keep your left knee bent with foot flat on the floor.
Tips
- Don't "lift" legs with your hands and arms-just pull until you feel a gentle stretch in the lower back.
- If you have bad knees, put your hands under the knee and pull.
- If you'd like to intensify the stretch, straighten the leg that is not being pulled to the chest.