21/04/2021
Lower back pain?
Try these 4 stretches...
❗️If any of the following stretches cause pain, stop immediately❗️
Iliopsoas stretch - in kneeling lunge position, move forward to create a stretch in your hip flexor. Tilt your pelvice backwards to increase the stretch. Hold for 20/30 seconds then repeat on other side.
Knee to chest stretch - lying on your back bring one knee to your chest and hug it towards your body. Repeat on other side then bring both knee up together. Repeat 3x.
Lumbar extension progression - laying on your front, bring yourself up onto your forearms in a 90° position. If comfortable the progress onto your hands with your arms straight. Hold for 20/30 seconds.
Seated glute stretch - sitting down, cross one foot over the other leg and hug your knee into your chest. Twist your body toward the same side to create a further stretch. Hold for 20/30 seconds then repeat on the other side.