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Low Back

Knee-to-Chest Stretch

Gentle flexion stretch for the low back and hips.

  • Mobility
  • Stretch

Standard dose

Sets
2
Reps / hold
20–30 sec
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How to do it

Follow the steps in order. Move in a comfortable range unless your provider said otherwise.

  1. Lie on your back.
  2. Hug one or both knees toward your chest within comfort.
  3. Keep the opposite leg bent or straight based on comfort.
  4. Hold, then switch if doing one side at a time.