Top Three Stretches related to Disc Injuries

Piriformis Stretch
Patient was instructed to lay on their back with both knees bent. Next cross one leg over the other with the ankle resting on the opposite thigh. Slowly pull the crossed knee towards the opposite shoulder. Hold for 30 seconds per side.

Prone on Elbows
Patient is instructed to begin lying on their stomach. The patient will then lift their chest off the ground and position their elbows under their shoulders with their forearms resting on the ground. Patient will make sure to keep their hips in contact with the ground and maintain a gentle chin tuck during the exercise. Patient will hold this position for 1-2 minutes or a duration of tolerance.

Prone Press Up
Patient is instructed to begin lying on their stomach. The patient will then lift their chest off the ground and position their elbows under their shoulders with their forearms resting on the ground. Patient will make sure to keep their hips in contact with the ground and maintain a gentle chin tuch during the exercise. Patient will complete repetitions, transitioning from lying flat on their stomach position (starting position) to propping up on their elbows (end position). The transition from position to position should be slow and controlled. Both positions should be held for 5 seconds and completed for 10 repetitions.

Standing Back Extensions
Patient is instructed to begin in a standing position, with hands on their hips. Start by slowly bending backward, arching in the low back to a position of tolerance and then return to a starting position. Make sure to maintain balance during the exercise conduction. The bending backward position should be held for 3 seconds. Patient should repeat the exercise for 10 repetitions.

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