These exercises should only be performed after evaluation by a qualified medical professional and under their instruction. Failure to properly ascertain the reasons for certain injuries or the causes of pain may lead to further injury if these exercises are performed.
Should you experience pain or discomfort while doing an exercise, stop immediately. Follow only the exercises that your doctor has recommended to avoid the potentialof further injury.
Purpose
To strengthen lower back and buttocks.
Steps
- Lay on your stomach with your arms resting comfortably at your side or under your head.
- Tighten buttocks and raise left leg slightly. Keep your knee locked and raise your leg from the hip. Hold briefly and slowly return to starting position.
- Repeat 5 times.
- Repeat steps 1-3 with right leg.
Tips
- Keep pelvis touching the floor.
- Be sure to avoid arching your lower back.