First, let's learn some basic lower back exercise at home.
Stretching do's and don'ts
- do it slowly - no jerky or bouncy movements.
- don't go beyond the stretch if you feel tightness in the muscles.
- relax and hold the position for 10-20 seconds
- remember to breath, slowly and deeply.
- repeat 6 times for each side of the body.
Tension Release
- sit up straight in chair
- tuck your chin slightly and tilt your head to the left, chin toward the right.
- place your left hand on the upper right side of your head. Gently pull your head to left.
- Hold for 10 second.
- switch sides and repeat the exercise.
Shoulder or Chest Stretch.
- sit toward the edge of a chair and place your hands on your hips.
- squeeze your elbow and shoulder blades together.
- feel the stretch over your upper chest.
- hold for 20 seconds
Upper back stretch
- do this stretch standing or sitting.
- clasp your hand together in front of your chest.
- reach forward with your clasped hands. Gently drop your head towards your chest.
- feel the stretch between your shoulder blades
- hold for 20 second.
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