When I get that feelin', ♪ I need Physical Healin' ♫

 I went to Physical Therapy again for my lower back & leg pain;  Here are the kinds of therapy they are recommending for me:


Leg Raises: With a strap, support your thigh of one leg while on your back as you lift that leg upwards, toe flexed slowly. On the way down you may point that toe.  Keep your leg straight both ways, but don't more than about 45 degrees.  Do this 15x, rest 1min, and 15x again.  Do this for both legs.

Leg Raise v2: On your back, raise your straight leg as far as you can, toes flexed.  At the top point the toe and flex again. Let your leg fall down with your toe flexed.  You can do this with the support of a strap around your thigh. Part 2 of this one is that on the last rep that you choose to do, keep your toe pointed at the top and flex, staying there until you've pointed and flexed at least 20x.  Do this for both legs.


Bridge: On your back, pull your butt up and down by pushing up from the ground with your shoulders & feet as your new grounding positions.  2(15x)


Twist: On your back, with a Yoga Ball under your knees, roll your knees side to side. (15x)

Rollout: On your back, with a yoga ball under your heels, roll your feet closer to you and away from you. (15x)

Clams: On your side, with a closed loop elastic band around your thighs, lift the top knee open away from the other leg on the ground, legs bent. (20x)


Cobra: Stretch your lower back by propping up your upper half while you're in prone position.  You may either go to your elbows or hands.  2(15x) or 2(20x)

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