#57 - Press Up
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WARNING!!! Please do not perform any of these exercises unless they have been prescribed to you by one of our doctors. When performed correctly, none of these exercises should cause any pain. If you experience any pain or discomfort during or after any exercise, stop immediately and let us know.
Purpose:
To decrease pain and discomfort, facilitate healing of bulging discs, and increase flexibility in the low back.
Where to Feel it:
In your lower back muscles. May feel like a stretch or even an uncomfortable compression.
Description:
- Lay in a prone position (on your stomach) with your hands in a “push-up" position, and breathe in.
- Using your arms only (keeping your low back relaxed), slowly press your upper body up, as you breathe out. Be sure to keep your hips down on the floor.
- When you get as high as you can without your hips lifting up off the floor (ideally with your elbows locked and arms straight), pause for several seconds.
- Make sure your abdomen, gluteal muscles, and low back are relaxed. See if you can go a bit further. Then, slowly lower your body back down.
- Remember to always keep breathing!
Reps:
10/hour
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