Supine Lumbar Distraction

SUPINE LUMBAR DISTRACTION

The supine lumbar distraction is a low back assisted stretch exercise that uses a heavy pullup assist band. Start by looping a pullup assist band around your waist and anchoring it to a stable object like a squat rack or band anchor. Lie down on your back in a face up position. 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 Facet Joint

  • Lumbar Discs

Related Conditions:

• Lumbar Disc Herniation

• Lumbar Radiculopathy

• Lumbar Facet Syndrome

• Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome (SIJ Syndrome)

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