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Lumbar Flexion in Sitting

Lumbar Flexion in Sitting: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Sit on the edge of a chair with your feet flat. Round your back forward, reaching your hands toward the floor between your knees, then sit back up to an upright position.

Body region
Spine
Position
Seated
Equipment
No equipment
Recovery phase
Mid recovery
Purpose
Strengthening

Used in home programs for

  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Mechanical / Non-Specific Low Back Pain

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