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5 Lower Back Stretches to Reduce Pain and Improve Mobility.pptx

Lower back pain is common, and many things can cause it. Certain stretches for lower back pain can bring you relief and improve flexibility of the inflamed muscles.<br>

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5 Lower Back Stretches to Reduce Pain and Improve Mobility.pptx

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  1. www.drcorrielus.com • 5 LOWER BACK STRETCHES to Reduce Pain and Improve Mobility

  2. www.drcorrielus.com • Lower back pain is common, and many things can cause it. Certain stretches for lower back pain can bring you relief and improve flexibility of the inflamed muscles.

  3. www.drcorrielus.com • CHILD’S POSE • To do Child’s Pose, follow these steps: • With your hands and knees on the ground, sink back through your hips to rest them on your heels. • Hinge at your hips as you fold forward, walking your hands out in front of you. • Rest your belly on your thighs. • Extend your arms in front of or alongside your body with your palms facing down. • Focus on breathing deeply and relaxing any areas of tension or tightness. • Hold this pose for up to 1 minute.

  4. Lie on your back with both knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. www.drcorrielus.com • Keep your left knee bent or extend it straight out along the floor. • Knee-to-chest stretch • To do the knee-to-chest stretch, follow these steps: • Draw your right knee into your chest, clasping your hands behind your thigh or at the top of your shinbone. • Breathe deeply, releasing any tension. • Hold this pose for 30 seconds to 1 minute. • Repeat with the other leg.

  5. Lie on your back with both knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. www.drcorrielus.com • Keep your left knee bent or extend it straight out along the floor. • PIRIFORMIS STRETCH • To do a piriformis stretch, follow these steps: • Place your right ankle at the base of your left thigh. • Then, place your hands behind your left thigh and pull up toward your chest until you feel a stretch. • Hold this position for 30 seconds to 1 minute. • Then do the opposite side.

  6. www.drcorrielus.com • SPHINX STRETCH • To do the sphinx stretch, follow these steps: • Lie on your stomach with your elbows underneath your shoulders and your hands extended in front, palms facing down. • Set your feet slightly apart. It’s OK for your big toes to touch. • Gently engage your lower back, buttocks, and thighs as you lift your head and chest. • Stay strong in your lower back and abdominals, breathing deeply. • Press your pelvis into the floor. • Gaze straight ahead or gently close your eyes. • Hold this pose for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

  7. www.drcorrielus.com • CAT-COW • To do Cat-Cow, follow these steps: • Come onto all fours in a tabletop position (hands and knees on the ground). • Press into your hands and feet as you inhale to look up, allowing your belly to fill with air. • Exhale, tucking your chin into your chest and arching your spine toward the ceiling. • Continue this pattern of movement, moving with each breath. • Do this for 1 to 2 minutes.

  8. THANK YOU • FOR • WATCHING www.drcorrielus.com info@corrieluscardiology.com www.drcorrielus.com

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