Back Exercises: Lower Back Stretch
To start, sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Shift your weight slightly forward. Relax, and keep your ears, shoulders, and hips aligned while you do the following:
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Sit with your feet well apart.
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Bend forward and touch the floor with the backs of your hands. Relax and let your body drop.
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Hold for 20 seconds. Return to starting position.
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Repeat 2 times.
Online Medical Reviewer:
Dozier, Tennille, RN, BSN, RDMS
Online Medical Reviewer:
Joseph, Thomas N., MD
Date Last Reviewed:
11/1/2017
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