Exercises like pelvic tilts, cat-cow stretch, sitting rotation, and bridging relieve low back pain - Cura Advanced Physiotherapy
Exercises like pelvic tilts, cat-cow stretch, sitting rotation, and bridging relieve low back pain.
- Low back pain is one of the major pain disorders which oссurs in both young and old people.
- To relieve low back pain you can practice the following exercises at home.
Pelvic Tilts for low back pain

- To strengthen abdominal muscles.
- Lie on your back on the floor with your knees bent.
- Flatten your back against the floor by tightening your abdominal (stomach) muscles and buttocks.
- Hold for up to 10 seconds. Breathing normally.
- Repeat 10 times per set. 2 sets per session, 1 sessions per day.
Cat-Cow Stretch for low back pain

- Gentle mobilization of the spine.
- Stretching and strengthening core muscles.
- On hands and knees, maintain tight abdominal with head straight.
- Take a deep breath in and lift your lower rib cage, round your back and relax your neck.(Fig. A) “ Camel position”
- As you breath out, lower your chest towards the floor, looking slight upward.(Fig. B) “ Cat position”
- Return to the beginning position with tight abdominals.
- Repeat 10 times per set, 2 sets per session, 1 session per day.
Sitting Rotation Stretch

- Improve flexibility.
- Sit on the floor or an exercise mat.
- Cross right leg over the left. Place the sole of the right leg on the floor.
- Place right arm behind you as a support.
- Twist your trunk towards the right leg.
- Extend left arm so the elbow presses against the knee, deepening the stretch.
- Look over right shoulder to deepen the stretch even more.
- For symmetrical exercise, repeat this stretch again on the other side.
Bridging for back pain

- Improve core strength and spinal stabilization.
- Lie on your back with your knees bent.
- Tighten the muscles in your stomach.
- Raise your hips off the floor until they line up with your knees and shoulders.
- Hold for three deep breaths.
- Repeat 10 times per set, 2 sets per session, 1 session per day.
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