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Press Ups

Extension exercises are intended for people whose back pain is relieved with backwards bending or stretching.

Press Ups

 
  • To do a Press Up: Lie on your stomach with your legs straight and your feet together
  • Prop up your upper body with your forearms, and keep your forearms in contact with the floor at all times
  • Push upward while keeping your pelvis on the floor
  • Hold for five seconds
  • Gently lower yourself to the floor
  • Repeat this exercise 5 times

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Extra pounds, especially around the middle, increase stress on the lower back.
 

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