Romford & Ilford Family Chiropractic Ltd

313 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 6AX Website: www.chiropracticcare.co.uk Email: info@chiropracticcare.co.uk Tel: 0208 252 1010

Exercises – Mobility and stretches lower body These exercises can be used to increase flexibility in the lower body.

Tensor Fasciae (TFL)    

                                     

 

 Standing  close  to  a  wall  on  the  right  side,    cross  the  left  leg  over  the  right.  Using  one  hand  for  support,  lean  in  towards  the  wall,  feeling  the  stretch  in  the  TFL  (Tensor  Fasciae  Latae)  outside  of  the  upper  right  leg.    Perform  the  same  movement  on  the  opposite  side.  

Alternatively  cross  the  right  leg  over  the  left,  bend  over  towards  the  right  side  crossing  the  hands  in  front  and  reach  down  towards  the  floor.