Low Back Twist

Low BackStretchSpiral LineFunctional Back LineLumbar Flexibility
Written By David Song

LUMBAR TWIST

This is an easy to do low back twist stretch. The goal of this exercise is to relieve built up muscular tension as experienced from activities like sustained prolonged sitting. Start by sitting on a soft floor or yoga mat. Have one leg extended with the other one bent and on the opposite side of the straight leg’s knee. From here, use the propped knee to anchor your upper arm and elbow down and use it to pivot yourself gradually into a deeper stretch. Hold for 20-30 seconds or for 5 deep breathes before alternating sides.

Muscles Involved:

  • Erector Spinae

  • Obliques

  • Quadratus Lumborum

  • Multifidus

  • Serratus Posterior Inferior

Related Conditions:

  • Low Back Pain

  • Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome

  • Hip Spine Syndrome

  • Thoracolumbar Syndrome

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