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MID & LOW BACK<br />

Stretching and Strengthening<br />

Modified Push Up<br />

Lie face down with your elbows bent<br />

as if beginning a standard push up.<br />

Slowly push your body off the<br />

floor.Your waist, hips and legs remain<br />

<strong>to</strong>uching the floor although this<br />

maybe difficult for some.<br />

Hold for 10 seconds and release.<br />

Feel a gentle stretch in your abdomen.<br />

Alternate Leg and Arm Lifts<br />

Lie face down on the floor. Extend<br />

your arms above your head. Lift one<br />

arm and the opposite leg. Hold for<br />

10 seconds and release. Repeat using<br />

the opposite arm and leg.<br />

Always follow this exercise with<br />

corresponding stretches of your<br />

low back, hips and but<strong>to</strong>cks.<br />

Bridging<br />

Lie on your back with knees bent<br />

and arms at the sides of your body.<br />

Elevate your hips and but<strong>to</strong>cks slightly,<br />

keeping the small of the back <strong>to</strong>uching<br />

the floor. Hold for 15 seconds and<br />

slowly release.<br />

Deliberately tighten your s<strong>to</strong>mach<br />

muscles, and slowly elevate your hips.<br />

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