LOWER BACK
STRETCHES

 

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STEP ONE

  • on back
  • bring both knees to chest and hold with arms
  • breathe and relax

Hold for 20-30 seconds

 

 

STEP TWO:

  • release right leg, keeping left knee to chest
  • breathe and relax

Hold for 20-30 seconds.

 Repeat with right leg

 

 

STEP THREE:

  • using right hand, pull left leg towards right side of body

Hold for 20-30 seconds. 

Repeat with right leg

 

 

STEP FOUR:

  • cross right leg so that right ankle rests on left thigh
  • grasp below left knee or behind left thigh with both hands
  • slowly bring left knee towards your chest

Hold for 20-30 seconds.  Repeat with right leg