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Lower Trunk Rotation

These exercises should only be performed after evaluation by a qualified medical professional and under their instruction. Failure to properly ascertain the reasons for certain injuries or the causes of pain may lead to further injury if these exercises are performed.

Should you experience pain or discomfort while doing an exercise, stop immediately. Follow only the exercises that your doctor has recommended to avoid the potential of further injury.

Purpose

To strengthen and stabilize low back.

Steps

1. Begin by lying on your back with knees bent and feet together on the floor. Extend your arms out to steady yourself.
2. Keeping your shoulders on the floor as much as possible, slowly roll your knees to the right until you feel a gentle stretch in your back.
3. Hold for 10 seconds.
4. Slowly roll your knees to the opposite side of your body.
5. Hold for 10 seconds.
6. Repeat 5-10 times.

Tips

• Be sure to keep your back flat on the floor as you alternate from side to side.