1Lumbar Flexion [SNAG]
- Sitting upright in a chair.
- Use the long edge of a towel and sit it across the affected level as indicated by your therapist, with one edge of the towel/pillow case in either hand.
- Apply a comfortable but firm pressure over the low back by pulling the ends of the towel/pillow case whilst keeping your thumbs pointed upward. You may add a gentle elbow bend to increase the level of pressure.
- Ensure you are ulling in an upward diagonal.
- Whilst maintaining this pressure, gently lean forward in your chair.
- Once at the ned of your comfortable range, slowly rise back up.
- Complete and modify as prescribed by your physiotherapist.
2Lumbar Extension [Wall Arches]
- 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.