Single Leg Knee to Chest Stretch

SINGLE LEG KNEE TO CHEST STRETCH

The single leg knee to chest stretch is a low back flexion and hip flexion stretch that can be used to decompress the lumbar facet joints and to stretch the glutes. Start by lying down on your back. Tuck one of your knees to your chest and hold it with your arms. Allow the lower back to curl as your hold this stretch. Hold the stretch for 3-5 breaths or for up to 30 seconds.

Structures Involved:

• Lumbar Spine

• Erector Spinae

• Superficial Back Line

• Quadratus Lumborum

• Gluteus maximus

Related Conditions:

• Acute Low Back Pain

• Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome

• Lumbar Facet Syndrome

• Lumbar Stenosis

• Gluteus Maximus Tendinopathy

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