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Exercise of the Week

Lumbar stabilization (stage 3)

Difficulty: Moderate

(Consult your chiropractor before starting this or any other exercise.)

Start: On hands and knees. Be

aware of position of spine – start

with a neutral spine or a flat back.

Engage inner abdominal muscles

by bringing belly button inward.

Exercise: Keeping spine steady,

reach one arm over head, elbow

straight, with thumb pointing up

to ceiling. Then, extend opposite

leg out behind until knee is

straight. Try to hold arm and leg

at same height, preferably in line

with spine. Balance and hold for

10-15 seconds. Switch arm/leg,

balance and hold for 10-15

seconds. Perform 3-5 sets of this

exercise per side.

Issue 3, March 2012

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TMTM

Why Is Posture So Important?

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Exercise of the Week

Lumbar Stabilization – Leg lifts

Difficulty: Moderate

(Consult your chiropractor before starting this or any other exercise.)

Start: Lie on back with arms out to

sides. Keeping legs straight, bend

hips to 90 degrees so bottom of

feet are pointing up toward

ceiling.

Exercise: Keeping spine steady,

lower both legs slowly toward

floor. As soon as you feel lower

back starting to arch, stop. Pause

for 1-2 counts, then bring legs

back to starting position. Perform

5-10 repetitions.

Exercise of the Week

Seated Twist

Difficulty: Easy

(Consult your chiropractor before doing this or any other exercise.)

Start: Seated on a chair.

Exercise: Keeping knees

pointing straight ahead, reach

around behind you, holding onto

armrest or backrest of chair to

maintain this twisted position.

Relax lower back, breathing

slowly and deeply. Hold for 30-60

seconds, and then return to

starting position. Switch sides,

and repeat 2X per side.

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Writer: Dr. Christian Guenette, DC

Writer: Sandra Taylor

Design: Elena Zhukova

Graphics: Maria Camille Almiranez

Photos: Fred Goldstein


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