Lower Back Laying Down Stretch

To begin this stretch:

  • Lie down on the floor.
  • Bend one leg until it is at 90 degrees.
  • With the arm on the same side of the bent leg, place it 90 degrees to your body (photo on right).
  • Keep the other leg stretched out.
  • With the opposite side arm, lay it along side your body (photo on left).

To stretch:

  • Lower the bent leg over the outstretched leg.
  • Keep both shoulders down while doing so.
  • The lower body may come off the floor a bit.
  • Take the knee that is bent over the outstretched leg and hold it down with your hand.
  • Until you feel a stretch then hold it.
  • Keep the arm that is at 90 degrees stretched out for balance.

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