Exercises – mobility and stretches low back lying hamstring
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Romford & Ilford Family Chiropractic Ltd 313 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 6AX Website: www.chiropracticcare.co.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 0208 252 1010 Exercises – Mobility and stretches low back These exercises can be used to increase flexibility in the lower body. Lying Hamstring 1. In the Supine position (lying face up) pull the knee from behind the thigh towards the chest, feeling the stretch in the hip low back and hamstring area. 2. Extend the leg and pull further behind the thigh. 3. Reaching higher pull back behind the calf. 4. Using a Theraband, towel, or Tshirt, place over the fully extended leg and pull downwards towards the chest. 5. From Kneeling position straighten one leg out in front 6. From squatting position straighten one leg out to the side
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Romford & Ilford Family Chiropractic Ltd
313 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 6AX Website: www.chiropracticcare.co.uk Email: [email protected] Tel: 0208 252 1010
Exercises – Mobility and stretches low back These exercises can be used to increase flexibility in the lower body.
Lying Hamstring
1. In the Supine position (lying face-‐ up) pull the knee from behind the thigh towards the chest, feeling the stretch in the hip low back and hamstring area.
2. Extend the leg and pull further behind the thigh.
3. Reaching higher pull back behind the calf.
4. Using a Thera-‐band, towel, or T-‐shirt, place over the fully extended leg and pull downwards towards the chest.
5. From Kneeling position straighten one leg out in front
6. From squatting position straighten one leg out to the side
