LOWER LOG ROLL

This is a mobility exercise that targets the entire spine in rotation. Lie down on your back in a starfish position (arms directly out and legs spread apart). Keep the hands and shoulders anchored down to the floor during the entire exercise. Reach over with one leg towards the opposite side and stretch your leg forwards as far as possible. Alternate sides and repeat.

Structures Involved:

• Lumbar Spine

• Thoracic Spine

• Obliques

• Latissimus Dorsi

• Quadratus Lumborum

• Multifidus

• Glutes

  • Gluteus Maximus

  • Gluteus Medius

  • Gluteus Minimus

• Spiral Line

Related Conditions:

• Chronic Low Back Pain

• Thoracolumbar Syndrome

• Hip Spine Syndrome

• Lower Cross Syndrome

• Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome

• Lumbar Facet Syndrome

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