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 […]
CONTINUE READINGSide 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 […]
CONTINUE READINGCat 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. […]
CONTINUE READINGBack Saving Moving from Lying to Sitting: Roll from your back to your side, keeping your knees bent and your shoulders and hips in alignment. Dangle the feet and lower legs off the side of the bed, and the push off using your arms while keeping your back straight and using your legs as a […]
CONTINUE READINGLow Back Saving Sit to Stand: Keeping your shoulders over your legs, and your back straight, drive up from the chair using strength from the hips and thighs to minimize the stress to your lower back. Low Back Killing Sit to Stand: Leaning way forward, extending legs then dragging upper body up using the lower […]
CONTINUE READINGDumbbell Rows: Forward bent, back straight and hinging at the hips, supported with one hand on a stable object, and the other one grasping a dumbbell. Row the dumbbell up into the torso while squeezing the upper back. Isometric Neck Strengthening: Place towel or cushion between the head and the wall. Keeping the head, neck […]
CONTINUE READINGCorners: Lean back evenly into a corner, only shoulders touching, feet out in front, the body straight, upper arms parallel to the ground, elbows bent and the backs of the forearms flat against the wall on each side. Squeeze the shoulder blades together over the spine and push the body off the wall with the […]
CONTINUE READINGBird Dogs Over Ball: Face down with the belly over the ball and the hands and toes on the ground. Raise an arm in front while lifting the opposite leg, until both create a straight line through the body without twisting the shoulders or hips. Hold for a second, return to original position, then repeat […]
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