Open Your Hips to Ease Lower Back Stiffness
A mobility exercise that helps restore hip and pelvic movement and reduce strain on the lower back by gently rounding and extending the back from a wide-knee position.
- Category
- General · Office worker
- Target areas
- Lower back · Hip
- Duration
- 19s
- Difficulty
- Easy
Caution
- Stop if you feel sharp lower back pain or tingling or numbness in your legs.
- If your knees or hips feel uncomfortable, support them with a cushion and reduce the range of motion.
- Do not forcefully arch your lower back; gently follow the movement of your pelvis and hips.
Creator @bodyedgelab
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