Back Extension Stretch

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Position:

Standing or kneeling on floor with hands on hips.

Movement:

Slowly arch the lower back and stick out the chest while slightly leaning backwards. A comfortable stretch should be felt in the lower and mid back area. Hold this position for a count of ___ seconds*.

Important Tips:

If you have problems with balance or dizziness, perform this stretch in the kneeling position.

Repetitions and Sets:

*See personalized exercise prescription sheet.


IMPORTANT: If this or any other stretch/exercise causes pain, tingling, numbness or other abnormality discontinue and contact our office immediately. The exercises/stretches contained within this website are solely for the use of existing, active patients of our clinic who have received a prescription for these exercises/stretches. Other individuals do not have our permission to perform the exercises/stretches contained within and should not attempt to do so. Attempting to perform these exercises/stretches, unless explicitly prescribed by our office, could result in serious injury or a worsening of existing conditions.