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Lower Back Stretch
Flexion exercises are for people whose pain is relieved by forward bending stretches or positions, like sitting or leaning forward when walking.
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Lower Back Stretch Exercise
Lower Back Stretch
To start the Lower Back Stretch, sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Shift your weight slightly
forward to avoid rounding your back. Relax, and keep your ears, shoulders, and hips aligned.
Sit with your feet well apart.
Bend forward and touch the floor with the backs of your hands. Relax and let your body drop.
Hold for 20 seconds. Return to the starting position.
Repeat 2 times.
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Rules to Live By:
Don’t smoke. Smoking can interfere with blood circulation to the lower back, while a constant cough can bring on a back spasm.
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