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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.

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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