Back Exercise No3

Back Exercise No 3

This exercise should NOT be done if you have a history of sciatica or disc pain, unless advised by a practitioner. This exercise should be done after you have been active for a while, not on waking. When you first get up in the morning your body is at its most stiff time and hence more likely to over strain when doing this exercise.

 If you have stiffness and general aching in the back it can help loosen your spine.

1. Lie on your back with your knees flexed. Hold on to your knees with your forarms and gently and rhythmincally pull your knees towards you and then release the tension.
2. Repeat for about 2-3 minutes.
3. Lie and rest on your back for 5 minutes with your knees flexed and feet on  the floor.

This helps free the stiffness in the spinal ligaments and muscles.