Standing Inner Thigh Band Stretch: With one hand supporting on a wall, cross the feet with your weight placed on the outside of the back foot which is the one closest to the wall. Lean towards the wall while pushing the hip away from the wall, feeling a stretch along the outside hip and the […]
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Kneeling Lunge Hip Flexor Stretch: Lunge forward, keeping the low back arched and the back knee and toes on the ground. Make sure the knee doesn’t go beyond the toes. The stretch should be felt along the front of the hip of the leg being stretched backwards. Stretch the arm on the back leg side […]
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Seated Pelvic Tilts: Begin seated in a slouched position, move to an upright posture by pushing the belly forward, the chest up, and over-arching the low back. The pelvis will tilt forward and back during this movement. Repeat movement in repetitions. Seated Forward Low Back Stretch: In a seated position, grasp the knees with both […]
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Side to Side Pelvis on a Ball: Seated upright on a ball, shift the hips from side to side to stretch the low back. Pelvic Tilts on a Ball: Seated on a ball, arch the low back with the chest up, tilting the pelvis forward into a stretch, and then assume a slouch position, tilting […]
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Cat and Camel Stretch: On hands and knees on a flat surface. First arch the back like an angry cat, then drop the belly towards the ground so the back stretches downward like the angle between the humps of a Bactrian camel. Seated Quadratus Lumborum Stretch: Seated upright (no slouching) with hands behind the head. […]
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Shoulder Rolls: Move shoulders forward, then up, then up, then back while squeezing the shoulder blades together, then press them down towards the ground in a circular manner. Repeat in the opposite direction. Shoulder Pendulum Swing: Bent forward (back straight) and arm dangling towards the ground, gently swing the arm in a pendulum arc. Repeat […]
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Lat Back Stretch: Grasp a stable object (like a door jamb) in front of and above the head. Lean forward and slightly turn towards the side you’re stretching. You should feel it along the back of the armpit and down your side. Internal Rotation Shoulder Stretch: Bring the hand up behind the low back, palm […]
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Rear Deltoid and Upper Back Stretch: Hands behind the head, elbows wide. Bring elbows together in front of the face. Face Up Shoulder Rotation Stretch: Face up with arm out to side with the elbow bent at 90 degrees and supported on a flat surface. Rotate the shoulder so the arm is up and the […]
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Mid Back Extension Stretch: Place a rolled towel along the length of the mid back spine while seated, hands on the back of the head, extend the back, stretching and arching over the towel. Chin Tucks Lying Face Up: Lying face up with the head supported by a rolled towel or a pillow, tuck the […]
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Rear Shoulder Raise with Therapy Band: Bent forward with the back straight while hinging at the hips, stabilize the upper body by placing a hand on stable object. With the feet on one end of the therapy band and grasping the other end with the free hand, arm hanging in front of the thighs. Elevate […]
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