STRETCHING EXERCISES FOR BACK PAIN

NB: Upper knee should be directly above lower knee

1. Back Stretch
Lie on your back with your knees bent. Keeping your feet on the floor, slowly roll your knee over, first to one side and then the other, holding for a few seconds in each position.

2. Deep Lunge
Whilst kneeling on one knee in a forward-facing position, slowly lift the other knee upwards, holding for a few seconds each time.

3. One-Leg Stand-Front
Using a wall for support, bend your leg behind you as shown (holding for a few moment each time).

4. One-Leg Stand-Back
Placing one leg on a chair as shown, bend your supporting knee to stretch the hamstring out.

5. Knee To Chest
Lying on your back, bend one leg and gently hug it to your chest for a few moments.