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Physiotherapist Ashley Thompson
Updated 29-5-25
1Bridge
3 sets of 8 reps
  • Start by lying on your back (palms down for more stability).
  • Bend your knees and keep your feet flat on the floor, shoulder width apart.
  • Push your feet into the floor, contract your glutes and lift your hips up from the ground until your body make a straight line from your shoulders to your knees (this is the bridge position).
  • Slowly return your hips to the ground and repeat.
2Lumbar Extension
10 reps
  • Lying on your stomach, placing your hands under your shoulders.
  • Breathe in and on the breathe out, gently press through the palm of hands.
  • Begin to lift your chest off the mat while straightening your arms.
  • Make sure to keep your hips firmly pressed into the floor and keep your buttocks relaxed.
  • Start by going nice and slowly into the movement, only going to the limit of your available movement.
  • Do not push into pain.
  • Hold the position for a few seconds at the top.
  • Lower your chest slowly and return to the starting position.
  • Repeat as instructed by your physiotherapist.
3Lumbar Extension [Wall Arches]
10 reps
  • Resting your forearms against the wall.
  • Let your hips sink forward to create an arch in your lower back.
  • Increase movement within comfort if you find this movement relieving.
  • Repeat as per Physiotherapist instructions.

Ashley Thompson Peak Physio

Every hour or two