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Exercises for Strength and Flexibility
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Back Exercises: Back Press

Do this exercise on your hands and knees. Keep your knees under your hips and your hands under your shoulders. Keep your spine in a neutral position (not arched or sagging). Be sure to maintain your neck’s natural curve.

  • Tighten your abdominal and buttocks muscles to press your back upward. Let your head drop slightly.

  • Hold for 5 seconds. Return to starting position.

  • Repeat 5 times.

 

Publication Source: Kohatsu W, Integrative Medicine, 2nd ed., Chapter 63 - Low back pain exercises, 2007, pp 687-695
Online Medical Reviewer: Bhattacharyya, Tim MD
Date Last Reviewed: 1/15/2007
Date Last Modified: 12/12/2007