Back Exercises: Back Release
Do this exercise on your hands and knees. Keep your knees under your hips and your hands under your shoulders.
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Relax your abdominal and buttocks muscles, lift your head, and let your back sag. Be sure to keep your weight evenly distributed. Don’t sit back on your hips.
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Hold for 5 seconds.
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Return to starting position.
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Tuck your head and lift (arch) your back.
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Hold for 5 seconds.
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Return to starting position.
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Repeat 5 times.
Online Medical Reviewer:
Daphne Pierce-Smith RN MSN
Online Medical Reviewer:
Thomas N Joseph MD
Online Medical Reviewer:
Trina Bellendir PT
Date Last Reviewed:
7/1/2021
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