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Side Stretch (Teapot)

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 stretch side of trunk.

Steps

1. Stand upright and place your right hand on your right hip.
2. Bend to the left, reaching down with your left hand toward the outside of your left knee. Do not let your upper body bend forward.
3. Hold for 5 seconds then return to starting position.
4. Repeat 5 times.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 with left hand on left hip bending to the right.

Tips

• Do not let your upper body bend forward.