WALL LUMBER EXTENSION

The wall lumbar extension exercise is a flexibility movement used to centralize disc pain. Start by standing arms length away from the wall with the body squared towards it. Place the palms of both hands on the wall as a stability point for this exercise. Begin by gently swaying the hips forwards while extending the low back. Hold this pain free stretch for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before returning to a neutral position.

Structures involved:

• lumbar disc

• rectus abdominus

Related conditions:

• lumbar disc herniation

• lumbar radiculopathy

• rectus abdominus contracture

• mechanical low back pain

Exercise videos