Rehabilitation Exercises >> Upper Extremity: Level 1 Upper Extremity Exercises >>Prayer Stretch Level 1

Prayer Stretch

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 warm up and gently stretch lower back.

Steps

1. Start on your hands and knees, with your arms stretched out in front of you.
2. Extend your hips backward and move your face close to the floor. Try to touch your buttocks to heels.
3. Hold for 10 seconds and return to starting position.
4. Repeat previous steps 5 times.

Tips

• Slide hands while maintaining arm positioning.
• Keep back straight.