Rehab Exercises

Precautions: This is a guide for our patient.
Do not perform without advice of our practitioner to avoid injuring yourself.

Do as tolerate, don't overdo.

Not necessary to finish all. Depends on your condition.

lower back exercises

This following exercises are advised for patient with SEVERE back pain.

Knee-to-chest (10 repetitions, 3 set)

Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.
Gently raise both knees up enough so you can hold your knees.
Gently pull your bent knees toward your trunk, using your hands.
Hold for a few seconds. Relax your arms, but don't let go and pull your knees towards your chest again.
Do the stretch 10 times, 3 set, each morning and night.

Supine Twist

Lying on your back. Bend and raise the right knee.
With the aid of the left hand, drop the right knee over to the left side of your body, twisting the spine and low back. Look at the right finger tips.
Hold for 15 - 30 seconds.
Return to the starting position.
Repeat on the other side.

This following exercises are advised for patient with MILD back pain.

This following exercises are advised for patient with MILD back pain.

Piriformis Stretch (5 repetitions)

Lie on the back .
Rest the right ankle over the left knee. Pull the left thigh toward the chest and hold the stretch.
Repeat for each side.
Hold for 15 - 30 seconds
Repeat 3 - 5 times daily

Seated Spine Twist

Start by sitting on the floor, with your legs straight out in front of you and your arms behind your back.
Bend your right knee, then cross your right leg over and place your foot flat on the ground on the outside of your left thigh.
Place your right hand on the floor behind you with your finger facing away from you.
Inhale and bring your left arm up. Exhale and place your elbow on the outside of your right leg. Turn your chest, head and eyes to the right.
Hold this pose for 15 - 30 seconds.
Repeat on the other side

Cobra pose (5 repetitions)

Lie on the floor on your belly with your forehead to the floor. Place your hands palm down on the floor, alongside your ribs. You want to create a 90° angle with your elbows.
As you inhale, peel your chest slowly off the floor. Squeeze your shoulder blades together. Keep your elbows pointed directly back.
If the low back feels fine here, you can start to lift the body higher by pressing your hands into the floor.
Stay in this position for 15 - 30 seconds. As you exhale, slowly lower back down to the floor.
Repeat 3 - 5 times.

Child pose (5 repetitions)

Starting Position: Come to hands and knees with your hands shoulder-width apart, knees hip-width apart and back flat.
Keep your knees and ankles separated and the tops of your feet on the floor as you shift your weight back over your heels, lengthening your spine, relaxing your head and neck, and reaching forward through your fingertips.
Breathe deeply and hold for 15 - 30 seconds.
Repeat 3 - 5 times daily.

Cat-Camel (10 repetitions)

Come onto your hands and knees, making sure your hands are under your shoulders, your knees are under your hips and your back is flat.
Camel: Tuck your head and tailbone in, arching through your spine as to mimic a camel hump. Take a big breath out at the same time.
Cat: Sink your back down towards the floor and lift your head up at the same time, sticking your tailbone out to make a curve with your spine. Take a big breath in at the same time.
Repeat 7 - 10 times for each.

This following exercises are advised for patient with MILD back pain.

Bridge (10 repetitions)

Start by lying flat on your back on a yoga mat.
Bend your knees and position your feet firmly on the mat, ensuring that they are hip-width apart.
Press your heels into the mat, tighten your glutes and raise your pelvis off the floor until your body forms one straight line from chin to knee, resting on your shoulders.
Hold for 15 to 30 seconds.
Lower your pelvis to return to the starting position.
Repeat for 10 reps.

Bird Dog (10 repetitions)

Kneel with knees hip-width apart and hands firmly on the ground about shoulder-width apart.
Practice lifting one hand and the opposite knee just an inch or two off the floor while balancing on the other hand and knee and keeping your weight centered.
When you feel steady and ready to move on to full range of motion, point the arm out straight in front and extend the opposite leg behind you. You should form one straight line from your hand to your foot, keeping hips squared to the ground.
Hold for a few seconds, then return your hands and knees.
Switch to the other side.
Repeat 10 reps on each side.