Lower Back Stretches: 4 HD Videos

Lower Back StretchesIt is important to stretch the lower back muscles, ligaments, and tendons before and after exercise in order to prevent injury. The following stretching exercises are great for the lower back even if you already suffer from lower back pain. They can also be used for warming-up prior to abdominal and lower back exercises or resistance training.

Recommended Stretching Exercises

• Pelvic Tilt (VIDEO)
• Knee-to-Chest (VIDEO)
• Trunk Flex (VIDEO)
• Cat and Camel (VIDEO)

Keep the following in mind:

• Stretching should be pain free; do not force the body into difficult positions.
• Move into the stretch slowly and avoid bouncing, which may actually tear muscles.
• Hold stretches long enough (20-30 seconds) to allow muscles or joints to become loose.

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