One of the most common questions I get from my
massage clients is “what stretches can I do to minimize my lower back pain?” So
here are the top 7 stretches I give to my clients.
1. The hamstring floor stretch.
Hold for 30 seconds twice for each leg.
2. Knee to chest stretch.
This helps strengthen and relax your glutes.
Hold for 20 seconds for each leg twice.
3. Spinal stretch.
This was a favorite of mine when I suffered
sciatica. Hold for 20 seconds and repeat on the other knee. Do this as many
times as you like but don’t overdo it.
4. The piriformis stretch.
Hold for 30 seconds and repeat with the other
leg.
5. The hip flexors stretch.
Hold for 30 seconds and then switch and
repeat.
6. The quadriceps lying down stretch.
Hold for 30 seconds on each side. Do this one
twice on each side.
7. The total back stretch.
Hold this for 30 seconds and then try this:
Hold for 10 seconds on both sides.
With any luck, this
will have your lower back feeling great again!
Guy Lacoursiere practices at Family First Chiropractic and Wellness- 142 Erickson Drive, Red Deer.T4R 2C3 403-347-3261 www.family1stchiro.ca
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