Exercise of the week – Lumbar Stabilization

Difficulty: Moderate
(Consult your chiropractor before
starting this or any other exercise.)

Start: On hands and knees. Be aware of position of spine – start
with a neutral spine or a flat back. Engage inner abdominal muscles by bringing belly button inward.

  Exercise: Keeping spine steady, reach one arm over head, elbow straight, with thumb pointing up to ceiling. Then, extend opposite leg out behind until knee is straight. Try to hold arm and leg at same height, preferably in line with spine. Balance and hold for 10-15 seconds. Switch arm/leg, balance and hold for 10-15 seconds. Perform 3-5 sets of this exercise per side.