While lying on your back, hold your knees and gently pull them up towards your chest. 1 set = 3 repetitions holding for 5 seconds each time Complete 3 times per day as tolerated.
While lying on your back, tighten your stomach muscles as you draw your belly button down towards the floor. 1 set = 3 repetitions holding for 5 seconds each time Complete 3 times per day as tolerated.
While lying on your back with your knees bent, slowly slide your heel foward on the floor/bed and then slide it back. Use your stomach muscles to keep your spine from moving. 1 set = 10 repetitions on each side holding for 1 second each time. Complete 3 times per day as tolerated.
While lying on your back, raise up your knee and press it into your hand. With the other leg, press your foot into the ground. Perform these at the same time. 1 set = 5 repetitions on each side holding for 5 seconds each time. Complete this 3 times per day as tolerated.
While on your hands and knees in a crawl position, raise up your back and arch it towards the ceiling like an angry cat. Next return to a lowered position and arch your back the opposite direction. 1 set = 10 repetitions in each position holding for 3 seconds. Complete this 3 times per day as tolerated.
While in a crawl position, slowly lower your buttocks towards your feet until a stretch is felt along your back and or buttocks. Can also reach off to the right and left to get a deeper stretch down the sides. 1 set = 3 repetitions holding for 10-15 seconds each time. Complete this 3 times per day as tolerated.
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