Crook Lying Lumbar Distraction

CROOK LYING LUMBAR DISTRACTION

The crook lying lumbar distractionis a low back assisted stretch exercise that uses a heavy pullup assist band. Start by looping a pullup assist band around both thighs and anchoring it to a stable object. Lie down on your back face up in crook lying position (both knees bent). Relax the muscles of the abdomen and low back to allow the band to pull the pelvis towards the band’s anchor point.

Structures Involved:

• Lumbar Spine

• Lumbar Disc

Related Conditions:

• Lumbar Disc Herniation

• Lumbar Radiculopathy

• Lumbar Facet Syndrome

• Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome (SIJ Syndrome)

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