Lying Low Back Rotation (Legs Elevated)
LEFT
Target: Left Low Back
Position: Lying on Back
Count 1 rep after rotating legs to left side
Lie on back with knees bent at 90° over hips
Place arms out to side with palms up
Engage abdominals and press arms into ground
Keep knees in line with toes at 90° through stretch
Exhale and allow legs to rotate left towards floor with mid back and shoulders on the floor
Rotate knees farther out to the side to increase stretch
To decrease intensity, place legs over stability ball with shin parallel to floor
RIGHT
Target: Right Low Back
Position: Lying on Back
Count 1 rep after rotating legs to right side
Lie on back with knees bent at 90° over hips
Place arms out to side with palms up
Engage abdominals and press arms into ground
Keep knees in line with toes at 90° through stretch
Exhale and allow legs to rotate right towards floor with mid back and shoulders on the floor
Rotate knees farther out to the side to increase stretch
To decrease intensity, place legs over stability ball with shin parallel to floor