Hip-Leg Stretch

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 potential of further injury.

Purpose

To stretch low back, hips and legs. Also to improve low back range of motion.

Steps

1. Begin by lying on your back and placing left leg on the outside of the right knee.
2. Pull your left knee down toward the floor with the right hand as far as is comfortably possible.
3. Hold for 10 seconds.
4. Slowly return to starting position  
5. Repeat with right leg.

Tips

• Your hips will roll from side-to-side but keep your shoulders flat on the floor.